The 100 Pesos banknote issued in 2018 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic is part of the “Argentina’s Native Fauna” collection. This uncirculated note features the Huemul deer (Hippocamelus bisulcus), a national symbol and endangered species, highlighted by intricate engravings and natural habitat motifs on the reverse. Enhanced with modern security features like a color-shifting thread, watermark, and microprinting, it celebrates Argentina’s biodiversity and craftsmanship. A standout piece for collectors of wildlife-themed currency.
Obverse
Deep purple and deep green on multishade purple, pink, cyan, and orange print; vertical format
Taruca (North Andean deer) near bottom, flowers below the Taruca, and mountains in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CIEN PESOS
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
TARUCA
MONUMENTO NATURAL NACIONAL
Translation:
One hundred Pesos
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Taruca
Natural national monument
Reverse
Deep purple on pale purple and orange print; serial numbers black and red.
Scene of the Famatina mountain range at left, map of Argentina to the right of the picture, and the Argentine coat of arms at the top-right corner. Flowers and cacti plants in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
en unión y libertad
PARTE CONTINENTAL AMERICANA
Cordón de Famatina
S.E. CASA DE MONEDA
Translation:
Argentine Republic
in union and liberty
Part of the American continent
Famatina Mountain Range
Mint of Argentina
Watermark
Taruca (Hippocamelus antisensis) and electrotype “100”
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Signatures
| Guido Martín Sandleris (GMS) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Marta Gabriela Michetti (MGM) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
UV activity:
© Kiet Tran
Security thread:
Windowed into three sections on the obverse side, when seen under a backlight, the inscription of “$100 BCRA” is repeated throughout.
© Kiet Tran
The denomination “100” in the near the top-right of the obverse side is printed in colour-shifting ink. It switches colours from gold to two different shades of green when the note is tilted:
Features
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (Banco Central de la República Argentina) |
| Ruling authority | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2018-2019 |
| Value | 100 Pesos 100 ARS = GBP 0.06 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
