乌拉圭1965年版50分硬币（收于2020年）乌拉圭全称乌拉圭东岸共和国，位于南美洲的东南部。被誉为"南美瑞士"、"钻石之国"。国土面积：176200平方公里；人口数量：3444006人（2016年）；首都：蒙得维的亚市；总统：路易斯·拉卡列·波乌。
乌拉圭原为印第安人居住地。1680年后一直被西班牙和葡萄牙争夺。1778年沦为西班牙殖民地。1816年被葡萄牙占领。1821年并入巴西。1825年8月25日宣告独立。1973年成立军政府；1984年还政于民。由于它位于乌拉圭河的东岸，故国名定为乌拉圭东岸共和国。
外交方面：强调不以政治制度或意识形态画线，主张世界多极化和国际关系民主化，以南方共同市场为依托，注重发展同美国和欧盟国家的传统关系，重视扩大同包括中国在内的亚太国家合作。同176个国家保持外交关系，是联合国、美洲国家组织、拉美和加勒比国家共同体、南美国家联盟、拉美一体化协会、拉美经济体系、里约集团、七十七国集团、南方共同市场成员国和不结盟运动观察员。1988年2月3日，中华人民共和国同乌拉圭建交。建交以来，两国关系发展顺利。
经济方面：乌拉圭是一个中等发达水平的国家。实行自由市场经济政策，积极参与地区经济一体化。农牧业较发达。拥有丰富的磁铁矿。盛产大理石、紫水晶石、玛瑙、乳白石等。林业和渔业资源丰富。教育事业发达，实行9年制免费义务教育，公立大学和专科学校免收学费。医疗水平较高，是拉美唯一没有霍乱的国家并已具备肝肺器官移植能力。足球是国内第一大体育运动，普及程度相当高，是传统的南美三强之一，曾于1930年和1950年两度获得世界杯赛的冠军，在1924年和1928年分别获得了奥运会足球冠军。
乌拉圭比索为乌拉圭货币名称；辅币名称为分。1比索=100分。此硬币正面主图为乌拉圭独立战争的前期领导人阿蒂加斯（被后人称为"东岸民族的奠基人"、"乌拉圭国父"）的肖像及发行年份；背面主图为面额及象征和平与胜利的 橄榄枝和月桂枝。Uruguay's full name is Oriental Republic of Uruguay，located in the southeast of South America. It is known as "Switzerland in South America" and "the country of diamonds". Land area: 176200 square kilometers; population: 3444006 people (2016); Capital: Montevideo ; President:Luis Lacalle Pou .
Uruguay was originally an Indian settlement. After 1680, it has been contested by Spain and Portugal. It became a Spanish colony in 1778. It was occupied by Portugal in 1816. It was incorporated into Brazil in 1821. Independence was declared on August 25, 1825. The military government was established in 1973 and returned to the people in 1984. Because it is located on the East Bank of the Uruguayan River, it is named the Republic of Uruguay on the east bank.
In terms of diplomacy, it emphasizes not drawing lines with political system or ideology, advocates multi polarization of the world and democratization of international relations, relies on the common market of the south, pays attention to the development of traditional relations with the United States and EU countries, and attaches importance to expanding cooperation with Asia Pacific countries including China. He maintains diplomatic relations with 176 countries and is an observer for the United Nations, the organization of American States, the community of Latin American and Caribbean States, the association of South American States, the Latin American Integration Association, the Latin American economic system, the Rio Group, the group of 77, the member states of Mercosur and the non aligned movement. On February 3, 1988, the people's Republic of China established diplomatic relations with Uruguay. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have developed smoothly.
In terms of economy: Uruguay is a moderately developed country. We should implement free market economic policies and actively participate in regional economic integration. Agriculture and animal husbandry are relatively developed. It is rich in magnetite. Rich in marble, amethyst, agate, opal and so on. Forestry and fishery resources are abundant. Education is well developed. Nine year compulsory education is free of charge, and tuition fees are free in public universities and colleges. It is the only country in Latin America without cholera and has the capacity of liver and lung organ transplantation. Football is the largest sport in Uruguay with high popularity. It is one of the three traditional South American top three. It won the World Cup twice in 1930 and 1950, and won the Olympic Football Championship in 1924 and 1928 respectively.
Uruguayan peso is the name of Uruguayan currency; the name of secondary currency is Centavo. 1 peso = 100 centavos. The main picture on the front shows the portrait and the year of issue of Artigas, the early leader of the Uruguayan independence war; the main picture on the back shows the denomination and olive branch and laurel branch symbolizing peace and victory.
