Argentina-Provinces - Río de la Plata Coins
Argentina's recent monetary history has been marked by periods of economic instability and frequent changes in its currency. From the introduction of the Argentine peso in 1992 to the present, the country has experienced several financial crises that have had a significant impact on its monetary system and numismatic collecting.
The Argentine peso and its denominations
The Argentine peso, introduced in 1992, replaced the austral at a ratio of 1 peso = 10,000 australes. Initially, coins of 1, 5, 10, 10, 25 and 50 cents, and 1 peso were issued . Over time, due to inflation, higher denomination bills were introduced, reaching up to 1,000 pesos in 2017. For collectors, commemorative series, such as the 1978 World Cup coins or those dedicated to national heroes, are particularly valued.
Provincial issues and emergency bonds
During economic crises, especially in 2001-2002, several Argentine provinces issued their own quasi-currencies or emergency bonds. These include the "Patacón" of Buenos Aires, the "Lecop" at the national level, and the "Cecacor" of Corrientes, among others. These provincial issues have become pieces of great interest to numismatists, representing a unique period in Argentine monetary history. In addition, coins and banknotes from the hyperinflation era of the late 80's and early 90's are also highly sought after by collectors, due to their high denominations and short circulation period.
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Ancient coins of Argentina-Provinces
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Argentina-Provinces.
Argentine Confederation Mendoza Buenos Aires Córdoba Entre Rios La Rioja Río de la Plata Salta Santiago del Estero TucumánThe most valuable coins
The most valuable Argentina-Provinces - Río de la Plata coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
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4 reales
1 escudo
2 escudos
8 reales
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