Argentina - Local Currency (1881-1969) 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€ | 1.051,54$ |
| 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 - Local Currency (1881-1969) 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.
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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10 centavos
20 centavos
50 centavos (½ patacon)
1 peso (1 patacon)
2½ pesos (½ Argentine)
5 pesos (1 argentine)
1 centavo
2 centavos
5 centavos
10 centavos
20 centavos
1 centavo
1 centavo
2 centavos
2 centavos
50 centavos
5 centavos
10 centavos
20 centavos
5 centavos (Year of the Liberator General San Martín)
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