1 austral 1988 — Argentina ( Pick: 323 )

Region: South America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

This banknote is a 1 austral issued in Argentina in 1988. It features a design from the 1985-1991 ND Issue, characterized by a blue-green and purple color scheme on a multicolor underprint. The front side displays B. Rivadavia at the center, includes a latent image of "BCRA," and features signature variations.

The back side presents Liberty (Progreso) seated at the left center, holding a torch and shield, with design elements in pink. The note contains the inscription "DWHUPDUN 0XOWLSOH VXQEXUVWV" and the text "3ULQWHU &G0." It is cataloged under Pick number 323.

Specifications

Date of issue: 1988
Colour: Green and purple
Dimensions: 150 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 323

About this banknote

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic issued the 1 austral banknote in 1985 as part of the Austral series, which circulated until 1991. This series was introduced on June 15, 1985, to replace the peso argentino at a rate of 1 austral to 1,000 pesos argentinos.

The front of the banknote features a portrait of Bernardino Rivadavia at the center, with a latent image of "BCRA." The reverse depicts Liberty (Progreso) seated at the left center, holding a torch and shield. The banknote measures 155 x 65 mm and was printed by Casa de Moneda, Buenos Aires. It was demonetized on December 31, 1991.