1 australes 1985 — Argentina ( Pick: 320 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 1 australes issued in Argentina in 1985. It features a green and brown color scheme with designs associated with the 1985 ND Provisional Issue. The front displays a new denomination overprint in numeral and wording, green on the face and blue on the back, with a rectangle present in the watermark area. The overprint is related to Peso Argentino notes and includes a sunburst watermark.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 320. Its classification allows for identification within the documented group of banknotes. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference positions it within the structured entries of these banknotes.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 320. Its classification allows for identification within the documented group of banknotes. The combination of its denomination, year, and catalog reference positions it within the structured entries of these banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and brown
- Pick catalog
- 320
About this banknote
The Banco Central de la República Argentina issued the 1 austral banknote in 1985 as part of the transition from the peso argentino to the austral currency, which commenced on June 15, 1985. This provisional series involved overprinting existing peso argentino notes with the new denomination to expedite the currency changeover.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of General José de San Martín, a key figure in Argentina's independence. The reverse displays a reproduction of Augusto Ballerini's painting "El Paso de los Andes," depicting San Martín's army crossing the Andes in January 1817. The note measures 155 x 75 mm and includes a sunburst watermark for security.
