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Argentina Coins

Argentina's official currency is the Argentine peso, which has experienced a complex and fascinating monetary history. Over the years, the country has faced various economic challenges that have influenced its monetary system, resulting in significant changes in Argentine numismatics.

Current currency in circulation

The current Argentine peso, introduced in 1992, is the country's legal tender. The denominations in circulation include 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 and 1000 peso bills, as well as 1, 2, 5 and 10 peso coins. In recent years, new designs have been implemented on banknotes, highlighting native fauna and important historical characters, which has generated interest among collectors.

Monetary history and relevant facts

Before the current peso, Argentina used several currencies, including the austral and the peso ley. An important milestone in Argentine numismatics was the issuance of the first national coin in 1813, known as the "Sol de Mayo". Another significant event was the introduction of the peso moneda nacional in 1881, which sought to unify the country's monetary system. Throughout its history, Argentina has issued commemorative coins of great value to collectors, such as those minted for the 1978 and 1986 World Cups.

Country Argentina
Flag
Coin Peso (ARS)
1€ 1.063,12$
Continent America Sur
Capital city Buenos Aires
ISO2 AR
ISO3 ARG
Catalogued coins 590

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Ancient coins of Argentina

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.

Strong Weight 1826-1881 Local Currency 1881-1969 Weight Law 18.188 1970-1983 Argentine Peso 1983-1985 Austral 1985-1991 Weight 1992-?

The most valuable coins

The most valuable Argentina coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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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.

Coin catalogs related to Argentina

You can consult other coins related to Argentina, these catalogs are usually country history: former countries, unifications, independence provinces, colonies, etc.

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Coin Catalog

50 centavos

FO#24520
Year: 2013
Period: Weight
Weight: 5,50 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 25,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

25 centavos

FO#24519
Year: 2013
Period: Weight
Weight: 3,10 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 19,50 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 real (Argentina provinces)

FO#15806 KM#7
Year: 1840
Period: Strong Weight
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 27,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 reales (Province of Buenos Aires)

FO#19291 KM#9
Year: 1853-1856
Period: Strong Weight
Weight: 8,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 32,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

10 centavos

FO#4511 KM#26
Price: 15,00€ - 124,00€
Year: 1881-1883
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 2,50 g
Composition: Silver (0,900)
Diameter: 18,30 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 centavos

FO#7086 KM#27
Price: 19,07€ - 52,89€
Year: 1881-1883
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,900)
Diameter: 23,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

50 centavos (½ patacon)

FO#1588 KM#28
Price: 45,00€ - 69,73€
Year: 1881-1883
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 12,50 g
Composition: Silver (0,900)
Diameter: 30,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 peso (1 patacon)

FO#885 KM#29
Price: 495,22€ - 582,27€
Year: 1881-1883
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 25,00 g
Composition: Silver (0,900)
Diameter: 37,00 mm
Edge: Plain with inscription

2½ pesos (½ Argentine)

FO#1585 KM#30
Year: 1884
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 4,03 g
Composition: Gold (0,900)
Diameter: 19,00 mm
Edge: Plain with inscription

5 pesos (1 argentine)

FO#1586 KM#31
Price: 175,56€ - 900,00€
Year: 1881-1896
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 8,06 g
Composition: Gold (0,900)
Diameter: 22,20 mm
Edge: Plain with inscription

1 centavo

FO#1587 KM#32
Price: 2,19€ - 77,35€
Year: 1882-1896
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 5,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 25,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 centavos

FO#1501 KM#33
Price: 0,59€ - 130,00€
Year: 1882-1896
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 10,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 30,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

5 centavos

FO#1530 KM#34
Price: 0,65€ - 195,95€
Year: 1896-1942
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 17,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

10 centavos

FO#1528 KM#35
Price: 0,30€ - 61,86€
Year: 1896-1942
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 3,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 19,40 mm
Edge: Ribbed

20 centavos

FO#1523 KM#36
Price: 0,47€ - 143,44€
Year: 1896-1942
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 4,00 g
Composition: Copper-nickel
Diameter: 21,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

1 centavo

FO#1537 KM#37a
Price: 1,31€ - 10,06€
Year: 1945-1948
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

1 centavo

FO#884 KM#37
Price: 1,08€ - 18,39€
Year: 1939-1944
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 2,00 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 16,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 centavos

FO#1538 KM#38
Price: 0,63€ - 53,75€
Year: 1939-1947
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 3,30 g
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

2 centavos

FO#1539 KM#38a
Price: 2,62€ - 18,03€
Year: 1947-1950
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 3,30 g
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 20,00 mm
Edge: Smooth

50 centavos

FO#19628 KM#39
Price: 0,50€
Year: 1941
Period: Local Currency
Weight: 6,00 g
Composition: Nickel
Diameter: 24,00 mm
Edge: Ribbed

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