This is a commemorative coin issued to pay homage to the 20th anniversary of Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges’ Death (1899-1986), the characteristic features of which are as follows:
The center displays the writer’s portrait surrounded by his name and the dates commemorated, “1986-2006”. The legend "REPUBLICA ARGENTINA" (ARGENTINE REPUBLIC) is arranged to form the upper arch enclosed by two pearls, and the inscription “EN UNIÓN Y LIBERTAD” (IN UNION AND LIBERTY) shapes the lower arch.
It shows the image of one of Borges’ stories, “El hombre de la esquina rosada” (Man on Pink Corner); the right margin displays the face value, “1”, and the word “PESO” is inside the number. The exergue contains the year of coinage, “2006”.
FACE VALUE | $1 |
QUALITY | Proof |
COMPOSITION | 900 Silver |
WEIGHT | 25 g |
DIAMETER | 37 mm |
PACKAGING | In individual case, acrylic capsule, and certificate of authenticity. |
MINT | Monnaie de Paris |
MINT | 2,000 units |
ISSUANCE | 10/27/2006 |