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Banknotes and Coins

The BCRA, in its capacity as monetary authority of Argentina, is in charge of issuing legal tender. The concept of cash embraces banknotes and coins in circulation.

Current Issues

Legal Tender Banknotes and Coins.

Commemorative Issues

The BCRA is empowered to issue coins with numismatic or commemorative value. These special issues may be grouped into two classes: coins intended for collecting (though they may not be recognized as a means of payment) and legal tender coins and banknotes with distinctive designs and/or specific value.

Previous Issues

Currency in circulation in Argentina from 1881 to 1992: PESO Moneda Nacional (Law 1,130 amended by Law 3,871 dated November 5, 1881); PESO Ley (Law 18,188 dated January 1,1970); PESO Argentino (Executive Order 22,707 dated June 1, 1983); AUSTRAL (Executive Order 1,096 dated June 15, 1985).