5 pesos 1969 — Argentina ( Pick: 283 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1969, carries a denomination of 5 pesos. It features a grey and blue color scheme and is part of the 1969 ND Provisional Issue.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 283. The design includes a blue on blue and gold underprint, as well as an overprint of the new denomination on a previous issue, #278, in the watermark area. It exhibits two signature varieties, with the signature titles listed as C. Series A.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 283. The design includes a blue on blue and gold underprint, as well as an overprint of the new denomination on a previous issue, #278, in the watermark area. It exhibits two signature varieties, with the signature titles listed as C. Series A.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Egidio Iannella, Pedro E. Real, Alfredo D. Mastropiero
- Date of issue
- 1969-1971
- Printing office
- Casa de Moneda, Argentina
- Paper
- Paper (Chalcographic)
- Colour
- Grey and blue
- Dimensions
- 168 x 85 mm
- Pick catalog
- 283
About this banknote
The Banco Central de la República Argentina issued the 5 Pesos banknote (Pick 283) between 1969 and 1971. This provisional series was created by overprinting the new denomination on existing 500 Pesos notes to address immediate currency needs.
The obverse features a portrait of General José de San Martín on the right, with the overprinted denomination "5 Pesos Ley 18.188" in black ink over the original watermark area. The reverse displays the Casa Grand Bourg, San Martín's residence in Buenos Aires. The banknote measures 168 × 85 mm and was printed by Casa de Moneda, Argentina.
