Tag Archives: Peso

The Oldest known Uruguayan Banknote

History of Uruguayan Currency. After my  series „Who are They“ about Uruguayan banknotes, I was asked a few times to describe the history of UY currency. I didn’t like that in the begin, because it is a never ending theme. … Weiterlesen →

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Who are They – Part 4

  Beautiful old Uruguayan banknote from 1867. Here we have part 4 of the Uruguayan money series. One of the most dazzling personality’s on Uruguayan banknotes is : Damaso Antonio Larranaga    Damaso Antonio Larranaga on front of the 2000 … Weiterlesen →

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Who are They – Part 3

  Beautiful old Uruguayan banknote from 1896. Alfredo Vasquez Acevedo.   Alfredo Vasquez Acevedo on front of the 500 Peso note. The back shows the Universidad de la Republica. He was born on 8th of July 1844 in Buenos Aires, … Weiterlesen →

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Who are They – Part 2

    Beautiful old Uruguayan banknote from 1871. Let’s go on with the Urugayan currency which is in circulation today: Eduardo Fabini.   Eduardo Fabini on front of the 100 Peso note.    The back shows a musical allegory. Born May 18, … Weiterlesen →

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Who are They – Part 1

   Beautiful old Uruguayan banknote from 1867. When I wrote my article about the „Cross on a Sugar Loaf“, I came across the Uruguayan 20 Peso note. Looking closer to this money note and to the others, my interest was … Weiterlesen →

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