20 pesos 1999 — Argentina ( Pick: 349 )

Region: South America

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Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Argentina, dated 1999, carries a denomination of 20 pesos. It features a front design from the 1997-2000 ND issue, with red-brown and purple on a multicolor underprint. The back design depicts the Vuelta de Obligado battle scene at the left center.

The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 349. It measures 155x65mm and includes a watermark of J. Manuel de Rosas. This note also has variations in signature titles, with G. 3 signature varieties, and it is available in uncut sheets and partial sheets.

Specifications

Signed by: Pedro Pou, Carlos Federico Ruckauf
Date of issue: 1999-2000
Printing office: Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Colour: Red and olive
Dimensions: 155 x 65 mm
Pick catalog: 349

About this banknote

The Banco Central de la República Argentina issued the 20 pesos banknote (Pick 349) between 1999 and 2003. This series was introduced to replace older notes and to incorporate updated security features.

The front of the note features a portrait of Juan Manuel de Rosas in military uniform, along with Prilidiano Pueyrredón’s painting "Retrato de Manuelita Rosas." The reverse depicts the Battle of Vuelta de Obligado, with ships on the Paraná River and military trophies. The note measures 155 x 65 mm and was printed by Casa de Moneda de Argentina.