50 austral 1988 — Argentina ( Pick: 326 )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1988, carries a denomination of 50 austral. It features a purple color scheme and belongs to the 1985-1991 ND issue. The front design includes purple and deep brown on a multicolor underprint, showcasing B. Mitre at the center with a latent image of "BCRA" and various signature varieties.
The reverse side displays Liberty (Progreso) with a torch and shield seated at the left center. The text on the back reads "DWHUPDUN 0XOWLSOH VXQEXUVWV" and "3ULQWHU &G0." Design elements on the back are highlighted in orange, complemented by a green hue in specific areas. This note is cataloged under Pick number 326, identifying it within the documented group of banknotes.
The reverse side displays Liberty (Progreso) with a torch and shield seated at the left center. The text on the back reads "DWHUPDUN 0XOWLSOH VXQEXUVWV" and "3ULQWHU &G0." Design elements on the back are highlighted in orange, complemented by a green hue in specific areas. This note is cataloged under Pick number 326, identifying it within the documented group of banknotes.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1986
- Colour
- Purple
- Dimensions
- 150 x 65 mm
- Pick catalog
- 326
About this banknote
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic issued the 50 australes banknote in 1988 as part of the "Austral" series introduced in 1985. This series was implemented under Finance Minister Juan Vital Sourrouille's Austral Plan, which commenced on June 15, 1985, aiming to stabilize the Argentine economy.
The obverse features a portrait of Bartolomé Mitre, Argentina's president from 1862 to 1868. The reverse depicts Liberty (Progreso) seated with a torch and shield. The banknote measures 155 x 65 mm and was printed by Casa de Moneda. It was demonetized on March 1, 1992.
