30th Anniversary of the Recovery of the Malvinas, Georgias and South Sandwich Islands
The issuance of the $2 bimetallic coin in circulation quality is commemorative of the 30th Anniversary of the armed conflict of April 2, 1982 and the recovery of the Malvinas, Georgias and South Sandwich Islands.
In addition, the piece disseminates the bicontinental map of the Argentine Republic, which shows the Antarctic sector in its real proportion in relation to the continental and insular sector. Law No. 26,651 determines the obligation to use this map throughout the educational system, as well as its public display in all national and provincial agencies.
The design of this coin was made by Arch. Fernando González Llanos, former combatant soldier in Malvinas, who works in this institution. Of the total number of circulation-quality coins minted, 15,000 units have a smooth edge and are presented in a cardboard case consisting of an envelope and sample book containing one (1) coin and the characteristics of the issue.
2 Pesos
Obverse motif
Core: It presents, in its central imprint, the map of the Malvinas Islands partially covered by the isotype of the Union of South American Nations -UNASUR-, above “1833”, the year of usurpation of the territory by Great Britain, and below “1982-2012”, for the 30th anniversary of the recovery of the Malvinas, Georgias and South Sandwich Islands.
Ring: In the upper arch, it reads “MALVINAS”, and in the lower one “CAUSA REGIONAL AMERICANA”, referring to the group of nations of the continent that supported the position of our country in accordance with the declarations of UNASUR.
Motif on the back
Nucleus/Ring: Presents the official map of the Argentine Republic approved by Law No. 26,651, which includes all territories, islands, continental shelf and Antarctic sector. On the left is the face value “2 PESOS”, below it “República Argentina”, and in the exergue the year of minting “2012”.
| FACE VALUE | $2 |
| QUALITY | Circulation |
| METAL | Gold Ring (Cu 92 / Al 6 / Ni 2) Silver Core (Cu75 / Ni 25) |
| WEIGHT | 7.20 grams |
| SINGING | Slotted/Smooth (alternating) |
| DIAMETER | 24.50 mm (17 mm core) |
| THICKNESS | 2.2 mm |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 5,000,000 (15,000 units with smooth edges presented in cardboard case) |
| ECSC | H.E. Casa de Moneda |
| ISSUE | DATE20/09/2012 |
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