Ibero-American Series

V Centenary of the Discovery of America

Commemorative coin of the V Centenary of the Discovery of America that is part of an undertaking carried out jointly by Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Venezuela.

Obverse motif

In the central field, it features the Pillars of Hercules on which the legend “PLVS VLTRA” is read. Both rest on the “OCEAN SEA”, the link between the two worlds. Above them the sun, four crowns representing the Viceroyalties of Mexico, New Granada, Peru and Río de la Plata, and four stars symbolizing the Captaincies General of Cuba, Guatemala, Venezuela and Chile. On the upper arch, the legend “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS”, on the lower one “1492-1992”.

Motif on the back

On the reverse is shown the nominal value “A1000”, the year of minting “1991”, the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, around the National Coat of Arms, and surrounding the legend externally, the coats of arms of the other countries that make up the issue.

Native animals in danger of extinction

Commemorative coin dedicated to native animals in danger of extinction, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins started in 1991. This issue is part of an undertaking carried out, on this occasion, jointly by Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal and Uruguay.

Obverse motif

In the central field, it presents the figure of the Tatú Guazú, an animal chosen by our country because it is one of those that are in the most worrying situation with respect to its extinction. The figure mentioned is surrounded by the legend: “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS: 1492 TATÚ GUAZÚ 1992”.

Motif on the back

On the reverse is shown the face value “$25”, the year of minting “1994”, the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, around the National Coat of Arms and, surrounding the legend externally, the coats of arms of the other countries that make up the issue.

Typical Ibero-American dances and costumes

Commemorative coin dedicated to Typical Ibero-American Dances and Costumes, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins begun in 1991. This broadcast was carried out among 12 countries, namely: Argentina, Bolivia, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Paraguay.

The design of this coin, made by the plastic artist of this Institution, Carlos P. Rodríguez Dufour, has won the first prize for the best design of the Series by direct vote of all the participating countries.

Obverse motif

In the central field, the figure of a couple dancing the Zamba, wearing traditional clothing, surrounded by the legend “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS : . THE ZAMBA .:”.

Motif on the back

On the reverse is shown the face value “$25”, the year of minting “1997” and the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, around the National Coat of Arms and, surrounding everything externally, the coats of arms of the other countries that make up the issue.

The man and his horse

Commemorative coin of “The man and his horse”, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins. This broadcast was carried out jointly by Argentina, Portugal, Mexico, Cuba, Spain, Ecuador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Peru, Uruguay and Paraguay.

Obverse motif

It presents in the central field, the figure of a gaucho taming his horse, surrounded in the lower arch by the legend: “:LA DOMA CRIOLLA:”..

Motif on the back

On the reverse is shown the face value “$25”, the year of minting “2000”, and the legend “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, around the National Coat of Arms, and surrounding the legend externally, the coats of arms of the other countries that make up the issue.

Nautical

Commemorative coin dedicated to “La Náutica”, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins begun in 1991. The following countries participated in this broadcast: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal.

Obverse motif

In the field was the Frigate A.R.A. Presidente Sarmiento sailing at full sail, and five stars in the upper arch.

Motif on the back

The Argentine National Coat of Arms can be seen in the center, surrounded by all the participating countries.

Architecture and Monuments

Commemorative coin dedicated to “Architecture and Monuments”, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins begun in 1991. The following countries participated in this broadcast: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, Portugal.

Obverse motif

In the main field, the building of the Colón Theater, declared a National Historic Monument on November 20, 1989, is represented. In the upper arch we read the legend “:ENCUENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS:”, and in the exergue “TEATRO COLÓN”.

Motif on the back

The Argentine National Coat of Arms can be seen in the center, surrounded by the legend “$25: REPVBLICA ARGENTINA: 2005” and around it the coat of arms of all the participating countries.

Ibero-American Countries in Olympic Sports

Commemorative coin dedicated to the “Ibero-American Countries in Olympic Sports”, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins started in 1991. The following countries participated in this broadcast: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru and Portugal.

Obverse motif

The action of scoring the ball in the basketball basket is observed and, in the upper arc, “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS” and “GOLD MEDAL 2004” are read.

Motif on the back

In the center, the Argentine National Coat of Arms can be seen surrounded by the inscription “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$ 25” and the year of minting “2007”. Surrounding our emblem, the coats of arms of all the participating countries.

Historical Ibero-American Coins

Commemorative coin dedicated to the “Ibero-American Historical Coins”, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins begun in 1991. The following countries participated in this broadcast: Argentina, Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic chose as a motif for this series the reproduction of the obverse of the first national silver coin of $ 1, minted from 1881, by virtue of Law No. 1130 sanctioned for the purpose of the unification of the country’s monetary system. This piece was popularly called “patacón”, a colloquial way used to refer to Spanish-American colonial coins with similar characteristics.

Obverse motif

It presents, in the central imprint, the replica of the obverse of the “patacón”, made up of a shield flanked on both sides by a total of 14 flags that symbolize the provincial division of that time, two laurel branches joined at the base by a ribbon, two cannons and the inscriptions REPUBLICA ARGENTINA and 1881. On the upper arch is the motto that symbolizes the spirit that began the Ibero-American Series “ENCVENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS” and on the lower arch “ONE PESO – 9 TWO FINO”, inscriptions on the back of the “patacón” referring to the denomination and purity of the metal.

Motif on the back

In the center, the Argentine National Coat of Arms can be seen surrounded by the inscription “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$ 25” and the year of minting “2010”.

20th Anniversary

The IX Ibero-American Series of Commemorative Coins, whose motto is “20th Anniversary”, is the result of a collective project that has twenty years of successful trajectory and in which our country has always participated. On this occasion, Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal also participate.

The design of this numismatic piece was carried out in the Treasury’s Strategic Planning Management -Numismatic Issues Sub-management- of this Institution.

Obverse motif

The central motif is built on two fundamental pillars, the linguistic one with the phrase Communion of Wills that expresses the synergy between the countries, and the image. It manifests the participatory spirit through the primitive iconography of man, imprint of his hands as a universal language arranged to compose a whole, the allegory of the tree, which represents the origin, development, growth and fruits of this numismatic program. It is surrounded by the text “20th ANNIVERSARY OF THE IBERO-AMERICAN SERIES” in the upper arch and “1992 COMMUNION OF WILLS 2012” in the lower one. On the outer border, a partiality of the motifs of the eight series broadcast is reproduced, evoking the uninterrupted presence of our country in the trajectory of Ibero-American series.

Motif on the back

On the reverse of the design common to all the coins that make up these series, the Argentine National Coat of Arms and the inscriptions “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$ 25” and the year of minting “2012” can be distinguished in a central position. Surrounding our emblem, the coats of arms of all the participating countries.

Cultural Roots

The X Ibero-American Series of Commemorative Coins, whose motto is “Cultural Roots”, is the result of a collective project that began in 1992 and in which our country has always participated. On this occasion, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal also participate.

The design of this piece, made in the Strategic Planning Management of Tesoro of this Institution, refers to the emblem of the native peoples and icon of ethnic and cultural diversity, the Wiphala. Its square structure, unlike Western flags that are rectangular, evokes: organization, harmony, solidarity, unity, equality, justice, integration, inclusion.

Obverse motif

The design translates into a geometric, symmetrical and balanced composition. In its central imprint it presents the Wiphala and the Argentine National Pavilion, symbolizing coexistence and respect for the first settlers, and the principle of equality. They are surrounded by the inscriptions X IBERO-AMERICAN SERIES on the upper arch, and CULTURAL ROOTS – WIPHALA – EMBLEM OF THE NATIVE PEOPLES on the lower arch. The Wiphala is made up of 49 squares, 7 per side, and its color palette alludes to the rainbow (yellow, orange, red, violet, blue, green and white). For each color, represented by graphics that are then translated into textures on the metal, there are 7 squares.

Motif on the back

Of common design to all the coins that make up these series, the Argentine National Coat of Arms and the inscriptions “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$ 25” and the year of minting “2015” are distinguished in the central position. Surrounding our emblem, it features the coats of arms of all participating countries.

Natural Wonders

The XI Ibero-American Series of Commemorative Coins, whose motto is “Natural Wonders”, is the result of a collective project that began in 1992 and in which our country has always participated. This time the issue will be only for the international market and the countries involved are: Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal.

The design of this piece, carried out in the Strategic Planning Management of the Treasury of this Institution, refers to the Calcareous Formation Serranías del Hornocal, located in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in the province of Jujuy, made up of different types of minerals that, when eroded, created a symphony of nuances on the slopes of the mountains. From the Mirador del Hornocal, at 4300 meters above sea level, you can see its triangular veins and its polychrome palette that some go so far as to claim that it reaches thirty-three shades, configuring one of the most dazzling landscapes in the Argentine territory.

The particularity of this series is the incorporation of color in the main design.

Obverse motif

The central design is the representation of the landscape accompanied by the text “SERRANÍAS DEL HORNOCAL”; in the upper corner it reads “XI IBERO-AMERICAN SERIES” and in the lower one “NATURAL WONDERS”. As a framework, the synthesis of an ancestral guard, typical of northwestern Argentina, can be appreciated, which also alludes to the morphology of the relief of the mountain range.

Motif on the back

Of common design to all the coins that make up these series, the Argentine National Coat of Arms and the inscriptions “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$ 25” and the year of minting “2017” are distinguished in a central position. Surrounding our emblem, it features the coats of arms of all participating countries.

Ibero-American Capitals – Buenos Aires

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) issued a commemorative silver coin that is part of the XIII Ibero-American Series of commemorative coins, whose motto is “Ibero-American Capitals”.

This series is the result of an international program that has been running for twenty years. On this occasion, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru and Portugal are also participating.

Obverse motif

The central motif presents the Puente de la Mujer, which is a synthesis of the image of a couple dancing tango. The white mast symbolizes the man, and the curved silhouette symbolizes the woman.

This urban landmark was inaugurated on 12/20/01 and is the first work in Latin America by civil engineer and architect Santiago Calatrava.

It is located in Dock 3 of Puerto Madero and is built of steel and reinforced concrete. At 170 metres long and 6.20 metres wide, it has two fixed sections and a rotating section that opens to allow the passage of sailing boats that sail on the docks.

The upper arch reads “XIII SERIES IBERO-AMERICAN CAPITALS”, and the lower one, “BUENOS AIRES”.

Motif on the back

With a design common to all the coins that make up these series, the Argentine National Coat of Arms and the inscriptions “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$25” and the year of minting “2024” are distinguished in a central position. Surrounding our emblem, the coats of arms of all the participating countries.