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Uruguay
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100 Pesos, (1967)
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Front: José Gervasio Artigas (1764-1850), national hero of Uruguay
Artigas was a leader in the struggle for Uruguayan independence, first against
Spain in 1811, then against Buenos Aires in 1813. When Portuguese captured the
territory and annexed it to Brazil 1820, Artigas spent his remaining years in exile
in Paraguay.
Back: Artigas presiding at independence meeting
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0.50 Nuevo Peso, (1975)
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Front: José Gervasio Artigas (1764-1850), national hero of Uruguay
Back: Dam
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100 Nuevos Pesos, (1987)
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Front: José Gervasio Artigas (1764-1850), national hero of Uruguay
Back: Palace Esteze
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500,000 Nuevos Pesos, 1992
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Front: Alfredo Vásquez Acevedo (1844-1923), Uruguayans educator
Back: University of Montevideo
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10 Pesos Uruguayos, (1995)
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Front: Plaza of Democracy
Back: 19 departmental arms
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Uruguay, situated on the Atlantic coast of South America between Argentina and
Brazil, was discovered by a Spaniard in 1516, but settled by the Portuguese in
1680. Spain and Portugal alternately controlled the country until 1830 when the
Republic of Uruguay was established. For a more detailed
country profile, see CIA World Factbook on Uruguay.
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