5 pesos 1998 — Argentina ( Pick: 347 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1998, carries a denomination of 5 pesos. The design falls within the 1997-2000 ND issue and features a deep olive-green and purple color scheme on a multicolor underprint. The front side depicts General José de San Martín on horseback, accompanied by troops at the center, with signature titles indicating G. 4 signature varieties in Series A-C.
The reverse design showcases the Monument to the Glory at Mendoza located at the left center. This note is cataloged under Pick number 347. Printed by CdM-A, uncut sheets and partial sheets exist. The dimensions of the banknote are 155x65mm.
The reverse design showcases the Monument to the Glory at Mendoza located at the left center. This note is cataloged under Pick number 347. Printed by CdM-A, uncut sheets and partial sheets exist. The dimensions of the banknote are 155x65mm.
Specifications
- Colour
- Purple and green
- Pick catalog
- 347
About this banknote
The issuing authority for the 5 pesos banknote is the Central Bank of Argentina. This series was introduced between 1998 and 2003. The introduction of this series coincided with a period of economic changes in Argentina, as the nation sought to revitalize its currency and stabilize financial systems during the late 1990s.
The front side of the banknote features a portrait of General José de San Martín at the right and a scene depicting him on horseback with troops at the center. The back side depicts the Monument to the Army of the Andes, commonly known as the Monument to the Glory, located in Mendoza. The note is printed by Casa de Moneda de la Nación Argentina (CdM-A), and it measures 155 x 65 mm.
