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20 Pesos, Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, Argentina, 2003–2018 (Pick 355)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

2003-2018

Issuing entity

Argentine Republic

This 20 Pesos note was issued in Argentina by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, with dates recorded from 2003–2018. It belongs to the Peso convertible (1992-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal Republic (1861-date). It measures 155 × 65 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 355.

Obverse: Portrait of Juan Manuel de Rosas. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / VEINTE PESOS / JUAN MANUEL DE ROSAS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of the Argentine Republic Twenty Pesos Juan Manuel de Rosas”. Reverse: Illustration of the painting "Combate - La Vuelta de Obligado". Its lettering reads “REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / en unión y libertad / Juan Manuel de Rosas (Buenos Aires 1793 - Southampton 1877). Estanciero, Politico y militar, gobernador de la provincia de Buenos Aires (1829-1832 / 1835-1852) / COMBATE DE LA VUELTA DE OBLIGADO”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Argentine Republic in union and liberty Juan Manuel de Rosas (Buenos Aires 1793 - Southampton 1877). Rancher, politician and soldier, governor of the province of Buenos Aires (1829-1832 / 1835-1852) Battle of Vuelta de Obligado”.

The note was printed by Casa de Moneda, Argentina. Signatures recorded for the type: Alfonso Prat Gay (APG) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina); José Luis Gioja (JLG) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators); Daniel Scioli (DS) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators); Martí­n Redrado (MR₁) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina); Martí­n Redrado (MR₂) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina); Mercedes Marco del Pont (MMP) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina); Julio Cleto Cobos (JCC) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators); Amadou Boudou (AB) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators) and further combinations.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Without text "Convertibles de Curso Legal" next to denomination on obverse side The similar earlier banknote (P#349) does contain the text "Convertibles de Curso Legal" UV activity:

Physical characteristics

Size
155 × 65 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Currency
Peso convertible (1992-date)
Signatures
Alfonso Prat Gay (APG) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina) José Luis Gioja (JLG) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators) Daniel Scioli (DS) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators) Martí­n Redrado (MR₁) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina) Martí­n Redrado (MR₂) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina) Mercedes Marco del Pont (MMP) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina) Julio Cleto Cobos (JCC) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators) Amadou Boudou (AB) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators) Juan Carlos Fábrega (JCF) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina) Federico Adolfo Sturzenegger (FAS) (President of the Central Bank of Argentina) Marta Gabriela Michetti (MGM) (President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators)
Issuing bank
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic

Design

Obverse
Portrait of Juan Manuel de Rosas
Reverse
Illustration of the painting "Combate - La Vuelta de Obligado"
Obverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / VEINTE PESOS / JUAN MANUEL DE ROSAS
Reverse lettering
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / en unión y libertad / Juan Manuel de Rosas (Buenos Aires 1793 - Southampton 1877). Estanciero, Politico y militar, gobernador de la provincia de Buenos Aires (1829-1832 / 1835-1852) / COMBATE DE LA VUELTA DE OBLIGADO

Identification

Value
20 Pesos
Dates recorded
2003-2018
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 355

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P355
  • NumistaN# 206652

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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