Ibero-American Coin Series

This coin series is a joint endeavor of Spain, Portugal and various Ibero-American countries, which seeks to create a permanent bond for learning about each country's culture, customs and distinctive features, as reflected on the design of these coins.

Each country issues its own coins and, in some cases, commemorative medals, which form the whole collection of every series.

500th. Anniversary of the Discovery of America

Coin commemorating the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America, as part of a joint endeavor of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Obverse Design

The center shows the pillars of Hercules, which read “PLVS VLTRA”. The pillars rest on the “OCEAN SEA”—the link between the two worlds. Above the pillars, the sun, four crowns representing the Viceroyalties of Mexico, New Granada, Peru and Río de la Plata, as well as four stars representing the Captaincies General of Cuba, Guatemala, Venezuela and Chile. The upper arch reads “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS” (“ENCOUNTER OF TWO WORLDS”), and the lower arch, “1492-1992”.

Reverse Design

The reverse shows the nominal value—“A1000”,—the year of coinage—“1991”—and the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”) surrounding the Argentine coat of arms, and on the outer ring, the coat of arms of the other countries that participated in this issuance.

Endangered Native Animals

Commemorative coin designed to raise awareness of endangered native animals, as part of the Ibero-American Coin Series that was launched in 1991. It is part of a joint endeavor of Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal and Uruguay.

Obverse Design

The center shows the image of a tatú guazú (giant armadillo). This animal chosen by Argentina is one of the most endangered species. The image of the animal is surrounded by the legend: “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS: 1492 TATÚ GUAZÚ 1992” (“ENCOUNTER OF TWO WORLDS: 1492 TATÚ GUAZÚ 1992”).

Reverse Design

The reverse shows the nominal value—“$25”,—the year of coinage—“1994”—and the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”) surrounding the Argentine coat of arms, and on the outer ring, the coat of arms of the other countries that participated in this issuance.

Ibero-American Traditional Dances and Costumes

Commemorative coin designed to acknowledge the importance of Ibero-American traditional dances and costumes, as part of the Ibero-American Coin Series that was launched in 1991. This issuance was conducted by 12 countries, namely: Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Paraguay.

This coin, which was designed by Carlos P. Rodríguez Dufour—plastic artist working at the Central Bank—won the best design award of the Series following the vote of all participating countries.

Obverse Design

The center displays a couple in traditional costumes dancing zamba. This image is surrounded by the legend “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS: LA ZAMBA” (“ENCOUNTER OF TWO WORLDS: THE ZAMBA”).

Reverse Design

The reverse shows the nominal value—“$25”,—the year of coinage—“1997”—and the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”) surrounding the Argentine coat of arms; and on the outer ring, the coat of arms of the other countries that participated in this issuance.

Man and the Horse

Commemorative coin titled “Man and the Horse”, as part of the Ibero-American Coin Series. This coin was jointly issued by Argentina, Portugal, Mexico, Cuba, Spain, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Obverse Design

The center shows a gaucho taming his horse, with the legend: “LA DOMA CRIOLLA” (“HORSE BREAKING”) in the lower arch.

Reverse Design

The reverse shows the nominal value—“$25”,—the year of coinage—“2000”—and the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”) surrounding the Argentine coat of arms; and on the outer ring, the coat of arms of the other countries that participated in this issuance.

Navigation

Commemorative coin designed to acknowledge the importance of navigation, as part of the Ibero-American Coin Series that was launched in 1991. The following countries participated in this issuance: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.

Obverse Design

The center shows the ARA Presidente Sarmiento frigate in full sail along with five stars in the upper arch.

Reverse Design

The center displays the Argentine coat of arms surrounded by all the participating countries.

Architecture and Monuments

Commemorative coin designed to acknowledge the historical value of architecture and monuments, as part of the Ibero-American Coin Series that was launched in 1991. The following countries participated in this issuance: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal

Obverse Design

The center shows the building of the Colón opera house, which was declared National Historical Monument on November 20, 1989. The upper arch reads “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS” (“ENCOUNTER OF TWO WORLDS”), and the exergue, “TEATRO COLÓN” (“COLÓN OPERA HOUSE”).

Reverse Design

The center displays the Argentine coat of arms surrounded by the legend “$25: REPVBLICA ARGENTINA: 2005” (“$25: ARGENTINE REPUBLIC:2005”), and encircled by the coat of arms of all participating countries.

Ibero-American Countries in Olympic Sports

Commemorative coin dedicated to Ibero-American countries in Olympic sports, as part of the Ibero-American Coin Series that was launched in 1991. The following countries participated in this issuance: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Portugal.

Obverse Design

It shows a hand shooting a basketball through a hoop. The upper arch reads “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS” (“ENCOUNTER OF TWO WORLDS”) and “MEDALLA DE ORO 2004” (“2004 GOLD MEDAL”).

Reverse Design

The center displays the Argentine coat of arms surrounded by the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”), the face value—“$25”—and the year of coinage—“2007”,—and on the outer ring, the coat of arms of the other countries that participated in this issuance.

Ibero-American Historical Coins

This coin is part of the Ibero-American Coin Series, which was launched in 1991. The following countries participated in this issuance: Argentina, Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.

In this series, the Central Bank of Argentina has decided to reproduce the obverse of the first silver national coin of $1, which was issued as from 1881 under Law No. 1130. This law had been enacted to unify Argentina’s currency system. This piece was commonly known as “patacón”, a colloquial term used in the past to refer to Spanish American colonial coins.

Obverse Design

The center shows a replica of the obverse of the patacón, consisting of a coat of arms flanked by 14 flags—a symbol of the provincial division back then—, bay laurel joined with a ribbon, two cannons and the legend “REPUBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”) and “1881”. The upper arch contains the motto that represents the spirit behind this Ibero-American Series: “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS” (“ENCOUNTER OF TWO WORLDS”). The lower arch reads “UN PESO - 9 DOS FINO” (“ONE PESO - 9 TENTHS FINE”), which appeared on the reverse of the patacón in reference to the denomination and purity of the metal.

Reverse Design

The center displays the Argentine coat of arms surrounded by the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”), the face value—“$25”—and the year of coinage—“2010”.

20th. Anniversary

The IX Ibero-American Series of Commemorative Coins issued in celebration of the “20th Anniversary” of a successful joint project spanning over 20 years in which Argentina has always participated. On this occasion, the following countries also took part: Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.

This numismatic piece was designed by the Management Office for Treasury Strategic Planning—Deputy Management Office of Numismatic Issuance of the BCRA.

Obverse Design

The design at the center revolves around two axes: a linguistic pillar, conveyed in the phrase “Comunión de Voluntades” (“Communion of Wills”)—which refers to synergy among countries,—and an image of a tree. This picture features the spirit of participation by way of man’s primitive iconography, hands as a universal language depicted in an allegorical tree—which represents the origin, development, growth, and outcome of this numismatic program—encircled by the legend “20° ANIVERSARIO DE LAS SERIES IBEROAMERICANAS” (“20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN SERIES”) on the upper arch, and “1992 COMUNIÓN DE VOLUNTADES 2012” (“1992 COMMUNION OF WILLS 2012”) on the lower arch. The outer ring comprises a portion of each of the eight series that have been issued, as an evocation of the continued participation of Argentina in the Ibero-American series

Reverse Design

On the reverse of the design appearing on all the coins of this series, the Argentine coat of arms; the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA” (“ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”), the face value—“$25”—and the year of coinage—“2012”—appear in the center of the coin, being enclosed by the coats of arms of the rest of the participating countries.