50 centavos 1897 — Argentina ( Pick: 259b )
Region:
South America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Argentina, dated 1897, carries a denomination of 50 centavos. It features a blue and cream color scheme. The front side design includes the Banco Central designation above the signatures, with a depiction of the head of Republica on the left.
The reverse showcases an open book of the constitution at the center, with additional green elements. This variant is identified by the absence of Garrasi at the lower right, marked with the letter A. It is cataloged under Pick number 259b, which classifies it within the documented group of banknotes related to the 50 centavos type.
The reverse showcases an open book of the constitution at the center, with additional green elements. This variant is identified by the absence of Garrasi at the lower right, marked with the letter A. It is cataloged under Pick number 259b, which classifies it within the documented group of banknotes related to the 50 centavos type.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José A. Areco (Trustee), Luis Molina (President, Currency Board)
- Date of issue
- 1895-1897
- Printing office
- Bradbury Wilkinson and Company, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue and cream
- Dimensions
- 118 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 259b
About this banknote
The Banco Central de la República Argentina issued the 50 centavos banknote in 1951. This series was released under the government's initiative to produce new currency following the country's Declaration of Economic Independence in 1947, which sought to establish more autonomy in financial matters.
The front of the banknote features the Head of República at the left side, with the designation "Banco Central" above the signatures. The reverse side displays an open book of the constitution in the center. This specific note, Pick number 259b, is printed in blue and cream and is notable for lacking the "Garrasi" inscription at the lower right, marked with the letter A.
