20 centavos 1891 — Argentina ( Pick: 211 )
Banknote description
This banknote is registered under Pick number 211. Its color scheme consists of green and black, and it was printed by CSABB in Buenos Aires. The combination of its design details and catalog reference confirms its classification within the documented group of banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Agustín Roca (Inspector), Vicente Lorenzo del Rosario Casares (President)
- Date of issue
- November 1, 1891
- Printing office
- Compañía Sud-Americana de Billetes de Banco, Buenos Aires
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green and black
- Dimensions
- 110 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 211
About this banknote
The Banco de la Nación Argentina issued the 20 centavos banknote in 1891, under the authorization of Law No. 2707 dated August 21, 1890. This series was introduced to standardize the national currency following the establishment of the peso moneda nacional in 1881.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of Lieutenant General Bartolomé Mitre on the left and the national coat of arms on the right, printed in black on a green underprint. The reverse displays a steer head at the center, with the denomination and issuing authority inscribed. The note was printed by Compañía Sud-Americana de Billetes de Banco in Buenos Aires. Various signature combinations exist, including those of Roca & Casares, Cuyar & Cárdenas, Santamarina & Achával, and Areco & Molina.
