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Argentine Peso (ARS)
Curiosities about the currency
The Argentine peso (whose symbol is $) is the currency of the Republic of Argentina. It began to circulate on 1 January 1992 as an independent currency, as previously its value depended on the dollar. The Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina is responsible for its issuance.
The current Argentine banknotes are 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, and 2000 pesos. However, the first four are no longer produced: only the specimens issued between 1997 and 2018 remain in circulation. The newer ones are made of paper.
Currently, the currencies of Argentina are 1, 2, 5, and 10 pesos, as well as 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos. The centavo is the one-hundredth part of a peso. The reverses of the Argentine currencies feature animals, buildings, or illustrious figures from this country.
The arrival of the Argentine peso (ARS) in the country meant the disappearance of the austral, a currency that was in circulation for six years and whose symbol was ₳. Initially, it gave way to the convertible peso, which disappeared in 2002, leading to the Argentine peso.
In October 2017, the two-peso banknotes were withdrawn from circulation, which were replaced by coins of the same value. The same happened with the one-peso banknotes. As of today, they are collector's items with great value and very difficult to find.
What do the banknotes/coins look like?
Front part
*The banknotes and coins correspond to the newest issued series and are for reference. Colours may vary and there may be more designs than those shown.
