The Central Bank of Uruguay welcomed nearly 250 visitors to a Heritage Day exhibition featuring numismatic pieces and artworks depicting Indigenous cultures and their place in the country’s history. The display included UYU 1 banknotes issued in 1930 and 1935 with images of Indigenous people, as well as a UYU 10 coin minted in 2015 to commemorate the bicentenary of the 1815 Land Regulation. The latter is the only Uruguayan coin depicting an Indigenous person and was produced as both a circulating coin and a commemorative issue in 900 fine silver.
Central Bank of Uruguay showcases Indigenous heritage in numismatic exhibition for nearly 250 visitors
The Central Bank of Uruguay hosted nearly 250 visitors at a Heritage Day exhibition focused on Indigenous cultures and history. The display included two historic UYU 1 banknotes and the only Uruguayan coin depicting an Indigenous person, a UYU 10 issue minted in 2015.