50 centavos 1884 — Argentina ( Pick: 8 )

Region: South America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Argentina, dated 1884, carries a denomination of 50 centavos. It features a color scheme of brown and black. The front design includes the text "1883 6HFRQG ,VVXH - 1RWHV GDWHG 1884; 1.1.1884," with a black on brown underprint. It displays arms at the lower left and a portrait of Urquiza on the right, accompanied by three signature varieties.

The back design showcases three girls at the center, printed in red-brown. The note is produced by ABNC, with printer details reading "/H\ 1R. 2707 GHO 21 GH $JRVWR GH." It is cataloged under Pick number 8, confirming its classification within documented banknotes.

Specifications

Signed by: Agustin Roca, Wenceslas Pacheco
Date of issue: January 1, 1884
Printing office: American Bank Note Company, New York
Paper: Paper
Colour: Brown and black
Dimensions: 120 x 70 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 8

About this banknote

The Banco Nacional of Argentina issued this 50 centavos banknote in 1884. This note is part of the "Second Issue" series, authorized by Ley No. 2707 on August 21, 1882, as part of efforts to standardize national currency.

The front of this banknote features a portrait of Justo José de Urquiza at the right and the national arms at the lower left. Printed by the American Bank Note Company, the reverse side shows an illustration of three girls at the center. This note comes in black ink on a brown underprint and is identified by Pick number 8.