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Uruguayan Peso (UYU)

Uruguayan Peso · $U · Official currency of Uruguay

History

The Uruguayan peso ($U) was introduced in 1993 through a currency reform, replacing the former nuevo peso.

Banknote Denominations

Various denominations circulate, including $U20, $U50, $U100, $U200, $U500, $U1,000, and $U2,000, featuring historical Uruguayan figures and cultural heritage.

Traveler Tips

Uruguay tends to have relatively stable prices for South America, though overall costs of living run a bit higher. Card payments are widely used in cities, but cash is still useful in smaller towns and beach resorts. Exchanging at a bank or licensed money changer in the city usually gets a better rate than at the airport.

Issuing authority
Banco Central del Uruguay
Introduced
Founded 1967
Sub-unit
1 peso = 100 centésimos (effectively unused today)

You can view the real banknote designs on the Banco Central del Uruguay's official page.

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