Argentine peso (1983–1985)
| peso argentino (Spanish) | |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 | |
| Code | ARP |
| Unit | |
| Symbol | $a |
| Denominations | |
| Subunit | |
| 1/100 | centavo |
| Symbol | |
| centavo | ¢ |
| Banknotes | 1, 5, 10, 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10 000 pesos |
| Coins | 1, 5, 10, 50 centavos, 1, 5, 10, 50 pesos |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) | Argentina |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Banco Central de la República Argentina |
| Website | www |
The peso argentino was the currency of Argentina between June 6, 1983 and June 14, 1985. It was subdivided into 100 centavos. The symbol was $a. The ISO 4217 code was ARP.
History
The peso argentino replaced the peso ley at a rate of 1 peso argentino = 10,000 pesos ley. It was itself replaced by the austral at a rate of 1 austral = 1000 pesos argentinos.
Coins
In 1983, coins for 1, 5, 10 and 50 centavos were issued. In 1984, the 50 centavo was again issued, alongside 1, 5 and 10 pesos argentinos. In 1985, 5, 10 and 50 peso argentino coins were struck.
Centavo
| Value | Obverse | Emission start date | Withdrawn | Composition | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty | 1 Jun 1983 | 19 Jul 1985 | Aluminium | 17 mm |
| 5 | Liberty | 1 Jun 1983 | 19 Jul 1985 | Aluminium | 18 mm |
| 10 | Liberty | 1 Jun 1983 | 19 Jul 1985 | Aluminium | 19 mm |
| 50 | Liberty | 1 Jun 1983 | 19 Jul 1985 | Aluminium | 20 mm |
Peso argentino
| Value | Obverse | Emission start date | Withdrawn | Composition | Diameter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Congress | 6 Jul 1984 | 19 Jul 1985 | Aluminium | 23 mm |
| 5 | Buenos Aires Cabildo | 3 Dec 1984 | 31 Jul 1991 | Brass | 20 mm |
| 10 | House of Tucumán | 3 Dec 1984 | 31 Jul 1991 | Brass | 21 mm |
| 50 | Liberty | 31 May 1985 | 31 Jul 1991 | Aluminium-Bronze | 22 mm |
The 50-peso coins have the text Cincuentenario del Banco Central ("Central Bank fiftieth anniversary").
Banknotes
In 1983, the Banco Central issued notes for 1, 5, 10, 50 and 100 pesos argentinos. In 1984, 500, 1000 and 5000 peso argentino notes were introduced. In 1985, notes below 50 pesos argentinos were replaced by coins, with 10,000 pesos argentinos introduced.
| Value | Portrait | Back | Emission start date | Withdrawn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | José de San Martín | Nahuel Huapi Lake | 1 Jun 1983 | 19 Jul 1985 |
| 5 | José de San Martín | National Flag Memorial in Rosario | 1 Jun 1983 | 31 May 1987 |
| 10 | José de San Martín | Iguazu Falls | 1 Jun 1983 | 31 May 1987 |
| 50 | José de San Martín | Termas de Reyes (Jujuy) | 1 Jun 1983 | 31 May 1987 |
| 100 | José de San Martín | Ushuaia | 1 Jun 1983 | 31 May 1987 |
| 500 | José de San Martín | Meeting before May Revolution | 22 May 1984 | 31 May 1987 |
| 1000 | José de San Martín | Crossing of the Andes | 31 Oct 1983 | 30 Nov 1987 |
| 5000 | Juan Bautista Alberdi | Constitutional conference of 1853 | 29 Nov 1984 | 30 Nov 1987 |
| 10,000 | Manuel Belgrano | Creation of the national flag | 3 Apr 1985 | 30 Nov 1987 |
When the austral was introduced (June 15, 1985), some 1000, 5000 and 10,000 peso argentino notes were overstamped with A 1 (1 austral), A 5 (5 australes) and A 10 (10 australes), respectively.
References
- Krause, Chester L.; Clifford Mishler (1991). Standard Catalog of World Coins: 1801–1991 (18th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0873411501.
- Pick, Albert (1994). Standard Catalog of World Paper Money: General Issues. Colin R. Bruce II and Neil Shafer (editors) (7th ed.). Krause Publications. ISBN 0-87341-207-9.
- Silveyra, Jorge; Lozano, Sergio; Díaz, Oscar (2001). Falsificación de moneda. Editorial Policial. ISBN 950-9071-66-8.
External links
- Official website of the Banco Central de la República Argentina (Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina)
- Pesos argentinos coin photos
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