500 pesos 1984 — Argentina ( Pick: 316 )

Region: South America

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Back side

Banknote description

This banknote from Argentina, dated 1984, carries a denomination of 500 pesos. It features a design from the 1983-1985 ND issue, presenting General José de San Martin on the right against a purple and multicolor underprint.

The note is cataloged under Pick number 316. Its design includes imagery of a town meeting from May 22, 1810, on the reverse side. The paper exhibits a white or grayish tint and incorporates multiple sunburst watermarks along with colored threads, printed by CdM.

Specifications

Signed by: Pedro Camilo López, Enrique García Vázquez
Date of issue: 1984
Printing office: CdM
Paper: Paper
Colour: Purple and cream
Dimensions: 155 x 75 mm
Pick catalog: 316

About this banknote

The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic issued the 500 pesos argentinos banknote in 1984 as part of the 1983–1985 "Peso Argentino" series. This series was introduced on June 1, 1983, replacing the previous peso ley at a rate of 1 peso argentino = 10,000 pesos ley.

The obverse features a portrait of General José de San Martín on the right side. The reverse displays an illustration of the painting "Cabildo abierto del 22 de mayo de 1810" by Pedro Subercaseaux, depicting the town meeting held on May 22, 1810. The banknote measures 155 x 75 mm and was printed by the Casa de Moneda de la República Argentina.