Coin 75th Anniversary of the Creation of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic

75th Anniversary of the Creation of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic

The issuance of a series of commemorative coins, “Circulation” quality in cupronickel, and “Proof” quality in gold and silver, pays tribute to the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic on the 75th anniversary of its creation, a governing body created in 1935 under the government of Agustín P. Justo, as a result of the monetary and banking reform.

The design of this numismatic piece was carried out by the Treasury Planning and Control Management – Control, Design and Numismatics Sub-management of this Institution.

Of the total number of pieces minted in circulation quality, 5000 units have a smooth edge and are presented in a sample book, in which the characteristics of the issue are detailed.

BCRA - Commemorative Coin 40 years of Democracy
BCRA - Commemorative Coin 40 years of Democracy

1 Peso

Obverse motif

It presents, in the central imprint, the main access door to the building located at 266 Reconquista Street. On the left is the date of creation of the Central Bank “31/V/1935” and on the right the date of its 75th anniversary “31/V/2010”. The lower arch reads “CENTRAL BANK OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”.

Motif on the back

In the center, in the right half, a partial view of the institutional isologo can be seen; on its left the face value “1” and below it the word “WEIGHT”. In the exergue, the year of minting “2010” is read.

DATE
FACE VALUE $1
QUALITY Proof
METAL Ag 900 / Cu 100
WEIGHT 25 grams
SINGING Striated
DIAMETER 37 mm
PRESENTATION Case, capsule and certificate of authenticity
MINTED QUANTITY 750 units
ECSC Mint of Finland
ISSUE 29/06/2010
BCRA - Commemorative Coin 40 years of Democracy

2 Pesos

Obverse motif

It presents, in the central imprint, the main access door to the building located at 266 Reconquista Street. On the left is the date of creation of the Central Bank “31/V/1935” and on the right the date of its 75th anniversary “31/V/2010”. The lower arch reads “CENTRAL BANK OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”.

Motif on the back

In the center, in the right half, a partial view of the institutional isologo can be seen; to its left the face value “2” and below it the word “PESOS”. In the exergue, the year of minting “2010” is read.

DATE
FACE VALUE $2
QUALITY Circulation
METAL Cu 75/Ni 25
WEIGHT 10.4 grams
SINGING Striated
DIAMETER 30 mm
PRESENTATION 5,000 units in case (smooth edge) 1,995,000 units to be exchanged at face value (striated edge)
MINTED QUANTITY 995,000 units (5,000 units presented in cardboard case)
ECSC Argentine Republic Mint
ISSUE 31/05/2010
BCRA - Commemorative Coin 40 years of Democracy

5 Pesos

Obverse motif

It presents, in the central imprint, the main access door to the building located at 266 Reconquista Street. On the left is the date of creation of the Central Bank “31/V/1935” and on the right the date of its 75th anniversary “31/V/2010”. The lower arch reads “CENTRAL BANK OF THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC”.

Motif on the back

In the center, in the right half, a partial view of the institutional isologo can be seen; to its left the face value “5” and below it the word “PESOS”. In the exergue, the year of minting “2010” is read.

DATE
FACE VALUE $5
QUALITY Proof
METAL Au 900 / Cu 100
WEIGHT 8,064 grams
SINGING Striated
DIAMETER 22 mm
PRESENTATION Case, capsule and certificate of authenticity
MINTED QUANTITY 250 units
ECSC Mint of Finland
ISSUE 29/06/2010