Uruguayan peso · UYU

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Currency info

Adopted: 1993

Currency family: Peso

Uruguay's peso is one of the most stable currencies in South America, reflecting the country's strong institutional framework.

Introduced in 1993 replacing the austral at a rate of 1 UYU = 1,000 australes
Uruguay adopted the peso as part of economic stabilization following hyperinflation in the late 1980s
The currency is subdivided into 100 centésimos
Managed by the Central Bank of Uruguay since its establishment
Has remained relatively stable compared to other Latin American currencies

Countries currently using this currency

Related

Other Peso currencies

Argentine peso (ARS)Chilean peso (CLP)Colombian Peso (COP)Cuban peso (CUP)Dominican Peso (DOP)Mexican peso (MXN)Philippine peso (PHP)

Historical predecessor

Austral