5 centavos 1891 — Argentina ( Pick: 209 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 5 centavos issued in Argentina in 1891. It is characterized by a color scheme of black and cream, with a front design featuring "0 ,VVXH - 1RWHV GDWHG 18; 1.11.1891" in black on a blue underprint, arms at the left, and "Avellaneda" at the right. The note includes five signature varieties and variants for both large and small serial numbers.
The back design displays a helmeted Athena at the center, transitioning in color from gray to blue-green. The printing was conducted by CSABB in Buenos Aires. This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 209, confirming its classification within the documented group of banknotes from this timeframe.
The back design displays a helmeted Athena at the center, transitioning in color from gray to blue-green. The printing was conducted by CSABB in Buenos Aires. This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 209, confirming its classification within the documented group of banknotes from this timeframe.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Five signature varieties, order number in red
- Date of issue
- November 1, 1891
- Printing office
- Compañía Sud-Americana de Billetes de Banco, Buenos Aires
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black and cream
- Dimensions
- 92 x 55 mm
- Pick catalog
- 209
About this banknote
The Banco de la Nación Argentina issued the 5 centavos banknote on November 1, 1891. This issuance was authorized under Law No. 2707, enacted on November 11, 1891, during the presidency of Carlos Pellegrini.
The obverse features the national coat of arms on the left and a portrait of Nicolás Avellaneda on the right. The reverse displays a central image of a helmeted Athena. The note was printed by Compañía Sud-Americana de Billetes de Banco in Buenos Aires.
