5 pesos 1897 — Argentina ( Pick: 249b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1897, carries a denomination of 5 pesos. The note features a design in blue-black, displaying the head of Republica on the right. It is uniface, printed on one side only.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 249b. Its denomination and year classify it within the recorded group of banknotes. The classification and reference details are documented in the catalog.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 249b. Its denomination and year classify it within the recorded group of banknotes. The classification and reference details are documented in the catalog.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and red
- Pick catalog
- 249b
About this banknote
The Caja de Conversión issued this 5 pesos banknote in 1897, following the enactment of the Law of September 20, 1897. This legislation authorized the issuance of national currency to stabilize Argentina's monetary system.
The uniface note features a blue-black design with the head of the Republic at the right. It measures 165 × 75 mm and was printed by the South American Bank Note Company in Buenos Aires. The note was demonetized on May 31, 1950.
