Uruguay

Uruguayan banknotes from the nuevos pesos of 1989 to uncirculated pesos uruguayos of 2019–2020.

The 100 pesos honours the composer Eduardo Fabini.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Uruguay banknotes

Uruguay replaced the old peso with the nuevo peso in 1975 and the nuevo peso with the peso uruguayo in 1993, each time at 1,000 to one. The Banco Central del Uruguay's notes honour writers, artists and musicians, and some lower values have been issued on polymer.

See also: Americas banknotes, Argentina, Paraguay and polymer banknotes.

Frequently asked questions

When was the peso uruguayo introduced?

On 1 March 1993, at 1,000 nuevos pesos to one peso uruguayo.

Who is on the 100 pesos uruguayos?

The composer Eduardo Fabini (1882–1950).

Who issues Uruguayan banknotes?

The Banco Central del Uruguay.

Are your Uruguay banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Uruguay note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.