75th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Argentina
This series of commemorative coins—in cupronickel for circulation, and in gold and silver of proof quality—pays homage to the 75th anniversary of the BCRA’s foundation. The BCRA was founded in 1935 within the framework of a monetary and banking reform during the administration of Agustín P. Justo.
This numismatic piece was designed by the Treasury Control and Planning Management Office – Control, Design and Numismatics Deputy Management Office of the BCRA.
Out of the total pieces coined for circulation, 5,000 units have a plain edge, each of which is delivered within a case together with the features of this issuance.
1 peso
Obverse design
The center features the entrance gate to the Reconquista 266 building. On the left, the date “31/V/1935” can be read—in reference to the creation of the BCRA—and on the right, the date “31/V/2010”—in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of its creation.
Reverse design
The center shows, on the right half, a partial view of the institutional logo; on the left, the face value “1,” and the word “PESO” beneath. The exergue displays the year of coinage—“2010.”
| FACE VALUE | $1 (one peso) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | Ag 900 / Cu 100 |
| WEIGHT | 25 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 37 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case, capsule and certificate of authenticity |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 750 units |
| MINT | Mint of Finland |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 06/29/2010 |
2 pesos
Obverse design
The center features the entrance gate to the Reconquista 266 building. On the left, the date “31/V/1935” can be read—in reference to the creation of the BCRA—and on the right, the date “31/V/2010”—in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of its creation.
Reverse design
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.” The exergue displays the year of coinage—“2010.”
| FACE VALUE | $2 (two pesos) |
| QUALITY | Circulation |
| METAL | Cu 75 / Ni 25 |
| WEIGHT | 10.4 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 30 mm |
| PRESENTATION | 5,000 units within a case (plain edge), 1,995,000 units for exchange at face value (reeded edge) |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 995,000 units (5,000 units in a cardboard case) |
| MINT | Casa de Moneda (Argentina) |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 05/31/2010 |
5 pesos
Obverse design
The center features the entrance gate to the Reconquista 266 building. On the left, the date “31/V/1935” can be read—in reference to the creation of the BCRA—and on the right, the date “31/V/2010”—in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of its creation.
Reverse design
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”. The exergue displays the year of coinage—“2010.”
| FACE VALUE | $5 (five pesos) |
| QUALITY | Proof |
| METAL | Au 900 / Cu 100 |
| WEIGHT | 8.064 g |
| EDGE | Reeded |
| DIAMETER | 22 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case, capsule and certificate of authenticity |
| NUMBER OF COINS MINTED | 250 units |
| MINT | Mint of Finland |
| DATE OF ISSUE | 06/29/2010 |