5 pesos 1949 — Argentina ( Pick: 258 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1949, carries a denomination of 5 pesos. It features a design including the Banco Central designation just above the signatures, with "L.1947" referencing the years 1949-1951. The design showcases Liberty (Progreso) holding a torch on the left side, rendered in blue, with the series designation presented in light red.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 258. Its color scheme includes blue and red. The printer is identified as CMN, and additional identifiers printed on the note include "50 - /H\ 1R. 62 GHO 27 GH 0DU]R GH." This classification places it within a defined group of documented banknotes.
The banknote is cataloged under Pick number 258. Its color scheme includes blue and red. The printer is identified as CMN, and additional identifiers printed on the note include "50 - /H\ 1R. 62 GHO 27 GH 0DU]R GH." This classification places it within a defined group of documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Juan J. Bosio, Alfredo Gómez Morales
- Date of issue
- 1949-1951
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and red
- Dimensions
- 146 x 73 mm
- Pick catalog
- 258
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic issued the 5 pesos banknote (Pick 258) between 1949 and 1951, following the enactment of Law No. 12,962 on March 27, 1947. This legislation authorized the issuance of new banknotes to meet the country's economic needs.
The obverse features an effigy of progress, depicting a seated woman representing the republic, resting her right hand on a plate bearing the Argentine coat of arms and holding a lit torch in her left hand. The reverse displays a red design with the Argentine coat of arms and laurel motifs. The banknote measures 146 × 73 mm and was demonetized on July 1, 1965.
