50 centavos 1891 — Argentina ( Pick: 212A )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1891, carries a denomination of 50 centavos. It features a front design with the inscription "0 ,VVXH - 1RWHV GDWHG 18; 1.11.1891," depicting Urquiza on the left and the arms on the right. The underprint includes "50," and the note is printed in light ochre and black. Three signature varieties are present, with titles corresponding to #211b.
The back design displays three girls at the center, printed in brown. This note is produced by CSABB in Buenos Aires. It is cataloged under Pick number 212A, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination, year, and catalog reference classify it among documented banknotes from this period.
The back design displays three girls at the center, printed in brown. This note is produced by CSABB in Buenos Aires. It is cataloged under Pick number 212A, which identifies it within the issue. The denomination, year, and catalog reference classify it among documented banknotes from this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manuel Cuyár (Trustee), Ventura Cárdenas (President, Currency Board), Ramón Santamarina (Trustee), José A. Areco (Trustee), Luis Molina (President, Currency Board)
- Date of issue
- November 1, 1891
- Printing office
- South American Bank Note Company, Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and black
- Dimensions
- 120 x 75 mm
- Pick catalog
- 212A
About this banknote
The "Banco Nacional de la Republica Argentina" issued the 50 centavos banknote in 1891. This series was introduced during a period of economic adjustments in Argentina. The banknote features the date November 1, 1891, indicating its official release. It was printed by the CSABB in Buenos Aires, illustrating the bank's efforts to supply needed currency.
The front side of the banknote displays Justo José de Urquiza on the left and the national arms on the right, with an underprint of the number 50. The back side features a design of three girls at the center, printed in brown. This note is cataloged as Pick 212A, with three signature varieties noted, corresponding to those used in variant 211b.
