South America
Uruguay (URY)
4 series · 5 pieces · 4 with images
40% of Uruguay pieces in collection (2 / 5)
Series complete 2 · partial 0 · wanted 2 · of 4 series
StatusCurrent state
CapitalMontevideo
CurrencyUruguayan peso
First emission24 January 1968
Scouting since1946
AssociationMovimiento Scout del Uruguay ↗
The issuing authority
Uruguay issued its first postage stamps in 1856. Correo Uruguayo is the postal administration. The capital is Montevideo. Current issues are denominated in Uruguayan peso.
Scouting
The national Scout organisation is Movimiento Scout del Uruguay, with origins in 1946. It is the body recognised by the World Organization of the Scout Movement (member since 1950).
