Bicentennial of the Year General Manuel Belgrano Passed Away

The BCRA issued a silver coin in commemoration of the Bicentennial of the Year General Manuel Belgrano Passed Away (1820-2020).

Besides, this is the first time a coin bears the Argentine flag in color on the reverse side.

Face Value | $1

Quality | Proof

Material | Silver 900

Edge | Reeded

Weighto | 25 g

Diameter | 37 mm

Number of coins minted | 3000

Obverse design

The main figure depicts the equestrian sculpture of General Manuel Belgrano located in Plaza de Mayo. In the right corner, it reads “1820-2020”, which shows the 200th anniversary of the year General Manuel Belgrano passed away. The upper arch reads “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC) and the lower arch, “GRAL. MANUEL BELGRANO”.

Reverse design

At the center the coin features the National Flag displayed in color, and the hero’s signature on the national symbol. The upper arch reads “XX VI MMXX” and the lower arch, the face value, “UN PESO”.