National Constituent Convention
These events created an ideal environment to resume numismatic broadcasts. This series, issued on November 21, 1994, comprises 6 coins:
Gold $25 | Gold $50 | Silver $2 | Silver $5 | Nickel $2 | Nickel $5
All pieces were minted in two qualities: proof and circulation. The first are presented in different vélvetex type cases containing the coins in different mixes (case with the 6 coins, case with 2 -one of each METAL-, and case with 4 coins -2 silver and 2 nickel-).
25 Pesos
Obverse motif
It presents the National Coat of Arms at the top, and on both sides the names of the two host cities of the Convention, “Paraná” on the left and “Santa Fe” on the right, and below each of them their corresponding coats of arms. In the upper arch the legend “ARGENTINE REPUBLIC” and in the lower one “NATIONAL CONSTITUTION”.
Motif on the back
On the reverse, the National Constitution is illustrated as an open book in which the first words of the preamble can be read: “WE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE…” and a marker that symbolizes a light blue and white ribbon, colors of our national flag. It also presents the nominal value “$25”, and the date of opening of the Convention “–25.V.1994-” in the exergue. The upper arch reads “NATIONAL CONSTITUENT CONVENTION”.
| FACE VALUE | $ 25 |
| QUALITY | Proof and circulation |
| METAL | Gold (Au 900/Cu100) |
| WEIGHT | 4,032 grams |
| DIAMETER | 19 mm |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 5,000 units circulation |
| ECSC | Royal Mint of England |
| ISSUE | DATE21/11/1994 |
50 Pesos
Obverse motif
It presents the National Coat of Arms at the top, and on both sides the names of the two host cities of the Convention, “Paraná” on the left and “Santa Fe” on the right, and below each of them their corresponding coats of arms. In the upper arch the legend “ARGENTINE REPUBLIC” and in the lower one “NATIONAL CONSTITUTION”.
Motif on the back
On the reverse, the National Constitution is illustrated as an open book in which the first words of the preamble can be read: “WE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE…” and a marker that symbolizes a light blue and white ribbon, colors of our national flag. It also presents the nominal value “$50”, and the date of opening of the Convention “–25.V.1994-” in the exergue. The upper arch reads “NATIONAL CONSTITUENT CONVENTION”.
| FACE VALUE | $ 50 |
| QUALITY | Proof and circulation |
| METAL | Gold (Au 900/Cu100) |
| WEIGHT | 8.06 grams |
| DIAMETER | 22 mm |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 1,000 Proof units and 5,000 circulation units (Quantities minted for national distribution) |
| ECSC | Royal Mint of England |
| ISSUE | DATE21/11/1994 |
2 Pesos
Obverse motif
It presents the National Coat of Arms at the top, and on both sides the names of the two host cities of the Convention, “Paraná” on the left and “Santa Fe” on the right, and below each of them their corresponding coats of arms. In the upper arch the legend “ARGENTINE REPUBLIC” and in the lower one “NATIONAL CONSTITUTION”.
Motif on the back
On the reverse, the National Constitution is illustrated as an open book in which the first words of the preamble can be read: “WE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE…” and a marker that symbolizes a light blue and white ribbon, colors of our national flag. It also presents the nominal value “$2”, and the date of opening of the Convention “–25.V.1994-” in the exergue. The upper arch reads “NATIONAL CONSTITUENT CONVENTION”.
| FACE VALUE | $ 2 |
| QUALITY | Proof and circulation |
| METAL | Silver (Ag 900/Cu100) |
| WEIGHT | 12.5 grams |
| DIAMETER | 30 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Vélvetex case |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 1,500 Proof units and 1,000,000 circulation units (Quantities minted for national distribution) |
| ECSC | Royal Mint of England |
| ISSUE | DATE21/11/1994 |
5 Pesos
Obverse motif
It presents the National Coat of Arms at the top, and on both sides the names of the two host cities of the Convention, “Paraná” on the left and “Santa Fe” on the right, and below each of them their corresponding coats of arms. In the upper arch the legend “ARGENTINE REPUBLIC” and in the lower one “NATIONAL CONSTITUTION”.
Motif on the back
On the reverse, the National Constitution is illustrated as an open book in which the first words of the preamble can be read: “WE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE…” and a marker that symbolizes a light blue and white ribbon, colors of our national flag. It also presents the nominal value “$5”, and the date of opening of the Convention “–25.V.1994-” in the exergue. The upper arch reads “NATIONAL CONSTITUENT CONVENTION”.
| FACE VALUE | $ 5 |
| QUALITY | Proof and circulation |
| METAL | Silver (Ag 900/Cu100) |
| WEIGHT | 25 grams |
| DIAMETER | 35 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case and loose |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 1,500 Proof and 1,000,000 circulation (Quantities minted for national distribution) |
| ECSC | Royal Mint of England |
| ISSUE | DATE21/11/1994 |
2 Pesos
Obverse motif
It presents the National Coat of Arms at the top, and on both sides the names of the two host cities of the Convention, “Paraná” on the left and “Santa Fe” on the right, and below each of them their corresponding coats of arms. In the upper arch the legend “ARGENTINE REPUBLIC” and in the lower one “NATIONAL CONSTITUTION”.
Motif on the back
On the reverse, the National Constitution is illustrated as an open book in which the first words of the preamble can be read: “WE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE…” and a marker that symbolizes a light blue and white ribbon, colors of our national flag. It also presents the nominal value “$2”, and the date of opening of the Convention “–25.V.1994-” in the exergue. The upper arch reads “NATIONAL CONSTITUENT CONVENTION”.
| FACE VALUE | $ 2 |
| QUALITY | Proof and circulation |
| METAL | Pure Nickel |
| WEIGHT | 10.5 grams |
| DIAMETER | 30 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case and loose |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 1,500 Proof units and 1,000,000 circulation units (Quantities minted for national distribution) |
| ECSC | Royal Mint of England |
| ISSUE | DATE21/11/1994 |
5 Pesos
Obverse motif
It presents the National Coat of Arms at the top, and on both sides the names of the two host cities of the Convention, “Paraná” on the left and “Santa Fe” on the right, and below each of them their corresponding coats of arms. In the upper arch the legend “ARGENTINE REPUBLIC” and in the lower one “NATIONAL CONSTITUTION”.
Motif on the back
On the reverse, the National Constitution is illustrated as an open book in which the first words of the preamble can be read: “WE THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE PEOPLE…” and a marker that symbolizes a light blue and white ribbon, colors of our national flag. It also presents the nominal value “$5”, and the date of opening of the Convention “–25.V.1994-” in the exergue. The upper arch reads “NATIONAL CONSTITUENT CONVENTION”.
| FACE VALUE | $ 2 |
| QUALITY | Proof and circulation |
| METAL | Pure Nickel |
| WEIGHT | 21.5 grams |
| DIAMETER | 35 mm |
| PRESENTATION | Case and loose |
| MINTED QUANTITY | 1,500 Proof units and 1,000,000 circulation units (Quantities minted for national distribution) |
| ECSC | Royal Mint of England |
| ISSUE | DATE21/11/1994 |
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