10 pesos 1897 — Argentina ( Pick: 245b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1897, carries a denomination of 10 pesos. The front design includes elements from the 1908-1923 Issue, featuring Liberty (Progreso) holding a torch on the left, with the RA monogram at the upper left. It is blue in color and has an eight-digit serial number. The back is green, measuring 158x77 mm. This note is cataloged under Pick number 245b and includes variant b, with a watermark labeled B, and signature varieties associated with the ND period from 1925 to 1932.
The classification and recorded facts place this banknote within a specific group of issues. Its documented details, including denomination and design characteristics, ensure its accurate identification within the structured catalog entry for Argentine banknotes.
The classification and recorded facts place this banknote within a specific group of issues. Its documented details, including denomination and design characteristics, ensure its accurate identification within the structured catalog entry for Argentine banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and green
- Pick catalog
- 245b
About this banknote
The Caja de Conversión issued the 10 pesos banknote (Pick 245b) in Argentina between 1908 and 1935. This series was introduced following the Law of September 20, 1897, which authorized the issuance of national currency.
The obverse features an effigy of progress, depicting a seated woman representing the republic, resting her right hand on a plate with the Argentine coat of arms and holding a lit torch in her left hand. The reverse displays a green design with the Argentine coat of arms, texts, and a representation of laurels as the predominant theme. The banknote measures 158 × 77 mm and was printed by the South American Bank Note Company.
