5000 pesos 1967

Common. eBay sales data shows consistent availability with prices ranging from approximately $1.25 to $29 USD depending on condition grade, with typical uncirculated examples selling in the $2.50–$5.50 range. The multiple documented sales across various grades and years indicate ready supply in the collector market. Series C designation and observed serial number (2628530) suggest substantial print runs. Standard AU-grade examples of this note are frequently encountered in numismatic commerce.

Issued in 1967 during a period of economic transformation in Uruguay, this denomination reflects the country's mid-century monetary system and institutional pride in its central banking authority. The prominence of General Artigas, the founding father of independent Uruguay, alongside the architectural representation of the nation's financial institution, demonstrates the design's intent to project stability and national identity. The inclusion of the Banco Central del Uruguay building on the reverse underscores the institutional importance of the central bank during this economic period.

The obverse features a left-facing profile portrait of General José Gervasio Artigas, the patriot and founding military leader of Uruguay, rendered in classical engraving style within an oval frame surrounded by symmetrical laurel wreaths symbolizing honor and achievement. The denomination appears in all four corners in Arabic numerals. The reverse presents a detailed neoclassical architectural engraving of the Banco Central del Uruguay's historic building in Montevideo, depicted in three-quarter perspective with prominent columned facade, multiple stories, and ornamental details, accompanied by a palm tree on the right side of the scene. Both sides employ fine-line engraving throughout with decorative geometric border patterns and contain the bank's name and denomination text. The color palette of warm browns and tans on white/light underprinting creates a professional, institutional appearance typical of Thomas de la Rue's standards.

Front side: '5000' (denomination), 'BANCO CENTRAL DEL URUGUAY' (Central Bank of Uruguay), 'SERIE C' (Series C), '2628530' (serial number), 'PAGARÁ AL PORTADOR Y A LA VISTA' (Will pay to bearer on demand), 'CINCO MIL PESOS' (Five thousand pesos), 'MONEDA NACIONAL' (National currency), 'Presidente' (President), 'Secretario General' (General Secretary). Back side: '5000' (denomination), 'BANCO CENTRAL DEL URUGUAY' (Central Bank of Uruguay), 'CINCO MIL PESOS' (Five thousand pesos), 'THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED' (printer attribution).

Intaglio/line engraving, executed by Thomas de la Rue & Company Limited of London, one of the world's premier security printers. The visual analysis confirms the characteristic fine-line engraving work visible throughout both sides, with intricate geometric patterns in borders and detailed portraiture and architectural rendering. The printer's attribution appears directly on the reverse, indicating this was an official contract printing for the Banco Central del Uruguay. No additional security features beyond the fine engraving itself are evident from the visual analysis.

Series C is noted in the catalog references and confirmed in the visual analysis by the 'SERIE C' inscription on the obverse. The signature titles visible include 'Presidente' (President) and 'Secretario General' (General Secretary), consistent with known varieties for P-50b. The catalog notes signature title varieties exist for this issue; this particular specimen represents one variant of the known signature title combinations (Co-Gerente General, Secretario General, Presidente combinations noted in reference sources). Serial number 2628530 is recorded on this specific specimen.