Description:
Obverse
Portrait of José Gervasio Artigas (National hero), 3/4 facing left, by Juan Manuel Blanes; face value on left; name of the country surrounding 3/4 up and right.
Reverse
Radiant sun with face, event name in circular legend, years below
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