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.
1 peso
Obverse design
The main figure depicts the equestrian statue 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 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” (ONE PESO).
| FACE VALUE | $1 (one peso) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | 900 silver |
| WEIGHT | 25 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 37 mm |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 3,000 units |
| PACKAGING | Case, acrylic capsule, and certificate of authenticity |
| MINT | Mennica Polska, Poland |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 12/15/2020 |
The presentation includes: case, acrylic capsule, and certificate of authenticity.