Learn All About the New ARS1,000 Banknote Featuring San Martín

When Will the New ARS1,000 Banknote Be Available? Today, the BCRA has released into circulation the ARS1,000 banknote featuring the portrait of José de San Martín. From this moment on, the banknote is valid for all transactions across the country. The banknote will be gradually distributed through the network of bank branches across the country.

Will the Other ARS1,000 Banknotes Still Be Valid? The ARS1,000 banknote that has already been in circulation will continue to be legal tender and can be used in all transactions. The new ARS1,000 banknote will circulate alongside the existing banknote of the same denomination.

What Is New in this ARS1,000 Banknote? The most relevant characteristic of this ARS1,000 banknote is that José de San Martín returns to paper money. This is the first banknote of the “Heroines and Heroes of the Nation” series to be released into circulation.

What Are the Features of the New Series? The “Heroines and Heroes of the Nation” series represents the return of historical figures who forged our country to paper money. They are relevant figures who broke the mold of their times, and fought for independence, development, inclusion and recognition of rights.

How Many Banknotes Are Part of the New Series? The new series has four denominations that include three women and three men who played a crucial role in nation-building.

The four banknotes are: - ARS1,000 banknote, José de San Martín. - ARS500 banknote, María Remedios del Valle and Manuel Belgrano. - ARS200 banknote, Martín Miguel de Güemes and Juana Azurduy. - ARS100 banknote, María Eva Duarte de Perón.

What Are the New Features of this Banknote Series? The innovative feature is that two of the denominations pay tribute to two figures in the same banknote. Another new feature of this series is that the banknote can once again be read horizontally on both sides.

What Are the Colors of the New Series? The new series has the same colors and size as the current banknotes of the same denomination.

When Will the Rest of the Banknotes Be Put Into Circulation? The BCRA will gradually release into circulation the other banknotes of this series.

What Are the Security Features of the New ARS1,000 Banknote? The new ARS1,000 banknote has strict security features, such as the following: Watermark: the portrait of San Martín and his initials become visible when holding up the banknote against the light. Windowed security thread: golden security thread woven—in three windows—into the banknote with an image of the eternal flame. The thread changes color as the banknote is tilted, with a dynamic effect. A continuous band with the acronym BCRA becomes visible when holding up the banknote against the light. Optical variability ink: the image of the eternal flame changes color from violet to bronze as the banknote is tilted, with a raised effect. Latent image: the initials RA become visible when the banknote is held up horizontally at eye level and to the light. See-through register: when holding the banknote up to the light, an image on the obverse and reverse combine to form the 1,000 denomination.

Does the Design Include Marks for the Visually Impaired? The banknote has a series of raised lines along its short edges for the visually impaired.

What is the Banknote’s Design? The design of the reverse and obverse is in a horizontal position. The main colors and size of the banknote are the same as the current banknote of the same denomination.

Is the Banknote Part of the Peso Line? The new banknote is part of the current Peso Line and was designed in collaboration with Argentina´s Mint.

Why Is San Martín on the Banknote? General San Martín, Father of the Nation and the Liberator, led the struggle for emancipation of Argentina, Chile and Perú, and is one of the most emblematic and important figures of the Spanish-American wars of independence. After training as a military officer in Spain, in 1812 he returned to Buenos Aires to join the independence movement. He created the Regiment of Mounted Grenadiers, commanded the Army of the North and was governor of Cuyo. He planned and executed the continental strategy with the objective of eliminating all the royalists that maintained the colonial system in the Americas. He led the heroic crossing of the Andes with an army that was decisive in the independence of Chile and Perú.

When Will the Banknote Be Available in All the Provinces of Argentina? The banknote will be gradually distributed through the network of bank branches across the country.

Can the Banknote Be Used for Any Transaction? Yes. There are no restrictions for its use as a means of payment.

Does the Issuance of the Banknote Mean That the BCRA Will Stop Promoting Electronic Means of Payment? The BCRA will continue to boost the use of electronic means of payment with innovative measures such as payments by transfer through an interoperable QR.

Where is the Banknote Produced? How Many Banknotes Will Be Issued? Argentina’s Mint provides the finished banknotes to the BCRA. Any amounts needed to supply the market will be issued.