25th Anniversary of the “Gesta de Las Malvinas”
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) launched a special issue in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the feat of the Malvinas Islands, in order to pay tribute to those who on that occasion risked and gave their lives to defend national sovereignty over the southern archipelago.
This special issue included a series of 200 coins that, presented in a special case, were given to ex-combatants of Argentina during a ceremony held on Monday, April 2, 2007 in Ushuaia, province of Tierra del Fuego, which was attended by authorities of the national government.
1 Peso
Obverse motif
In the central field a former combatant of the Malvinas Gesta on the Argentine Flag. In the upper arch the legend “1982 REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA 2007”, and in the lower one “THE NATION TO ITS HEROES”
Motif on the back
On the main field the Malvinas Islands, in an arch on the upper margin the legend “MALVINAS ARGENTINAS” and below in two lines the date of the event that is commemorated “APRIL 2, 1982”. On the lower arch, the face value and below, the year of minting “2007”.
| FACE VALUE | $1 |
| QUALITY | Circulation |
| METAL | Cu 75/Ni 25 |
| WEIGHT | 10.4 grams |
| DIAMETER | 30 mm |
| PRESENTATION | 5,000 units in cardboard case (smooth edge) 1,995,000 units, to be exchanged at face value (grooved edge) |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 2,000,000 units |
| ECSC | State Mint |
| ISSUE | DATE03/04/2007 |
2 Pesos
Obverse motif
In the central field a former combatant of the Malvinas Gesta on the Argentine Flag. In the upper arch the legend “1982 REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA 2007”, and in the lower one “THE NATION TO ITS HEROES”.
Motif on the back
On the main field the Malvinas Islands, in an arch on the upper margin the legend “MALVINAS ARGENTINAS” and below in two lines the date of the event that is commemorated “APRIL 2, 1982”. On the lower arch, the face value and below, the year of minting “2007”.
| FACE VALUE | $2 |
| QUALITY | Circulation |
| METAL | Cu 75/Ni 25 |
| WEIGHT | 10.4 grams |
| DIAMETER | 30 mm |
| PRESENTATION | 5,000 units in cardboard case (smooth edge) 1,995,000 units, to be exchanged at face value (grooved edge) |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 2,000,000 units |
| MINT | Sociedad de Estado Casa de Moneda |
| ISSUE | DATE03/04/2007 |
5 Pesos
Obverse motif
In the central field a former combatant of the Malvinas Gesta on the Argentine Flag. In the upper arch the legend “1982 REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA 2007”, and in the lower one “THE NATION TO ITS HEROES”.
Motif on the back
On the main field the Malvinas Islands, in an arch on the upper margin the legend “MALVINAS ARGENTINAS” and below in two lines the date of the event that is commemorated “APRIL 2, 1982”. On the lower arch, the face value and below, the year of minting “2007”.
| FACE VALUE | $5 |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | Au 900 / Cu 100 |
| WEIGHT | 8,064 grams |
| DIAMETER | 22 mm |
| PRESENTATION | In individual case, with acrylic capsule and certificate of authenticity |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 1,000 units (*) Includes 300 presentations in a double case containing a gold coin and a silver coin. |
| ECSC | Minkovna Kremnica (Slovakia) |
| ISSUE | DATE08/04/2008 |
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