50 Pesos, Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, Argentina, 1983–1985 (Pick 314)

This 50 Pesos note was issued in Argentina by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic, with dates recorded from 1983–1985. It belongs to the Argentine peso (1983-1985) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Federal Republic (1861-date). It measures 155 × 75 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 314.

Obverse: Portrait of José de San Martín. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / CINCUENTA Pesos Argentinos”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of the Argentine Republic Fifty Argentinian Pesos”. Reverse: Illustration of the Termas de Reyes complex in Jujuy. Its lettering reads “REPUBLICA ARGENTINA / CINCUENTA PESOS ARGENTINOS / JUJUY - TERMAS DE REYES”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Argentine Republic Fifty Argentinian Pesos Termas De Reyes in Jujuy”.

The note was printed by Casa de Moneda, Argentina. Watermark: A variation of the Sol de Mayo (Sun of May) design as seen on the Argentinian flag all across the note. Signatures recorded for the type: Pedro Camilo López (PCL) (General Manager); Julio C. González del Solar (JCGS) (President); Enrique Garcí­a Vázquez (EGV) (President). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1 June 1983. Demonetized: 1 December 1987. 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.