1000 pesos 1966 — Argentina ( Pick: 279 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1966, carries a denomination of 1000 pesos. Its design belongs to the 1960-1969 ND Issue. The front side features a portrait of young General José de San Martín in uniform on the right, rendered in brown on cream. There are three signature varieties: Serie C and D.
Cataloged under Pick number 279, this note is classified within the documented issue. The back side design depicts a sailing ship. The combination of its design elements and catalog reference places it within a defined group of banknotes from the specified timeframe.
Cataloged under Pick number 279, this note is classified within the documented issue. The back side design depicts a sailing ship. The combination of its design elements and catalog reference places it within a defined group of banknotes from the specified timeframe.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Alfredo D. Mastropiero, Félix Gilberto de Elizalde, Felipe S. Tami, Egidio Iannella, Pedro E. Real
- Date of issue
- 1966
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown on cream
- Dimensions
- 175 x 87 mm
- Pick catalog
- 279
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic issued this 1000 pesos banknote series in 1966. This series was introduced to standardize currency denominations during a period of economic adjustments. The 1960-1969 ND Issue captures a transitional economic phase in Argentina, marked by changes in governance and monetary policy.
The front side design features a portrait of a young General José de San Martín in uniform, printed in purple. The back side displays a sailing ship. This specific note, recorded as Pick 279, was issued with three signature varieties, indicating a period of frequent administrative changes. The note is colored brown on cream, consistent with the design aesthetic of the era.
