The 500 Pesos banknote issued in 2023 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic represents the latest in Argentina’s modern currency evolution. This uncirculated note features a striking portrait of the Guanaco—a native South American camelid—and includes cutting-edge security features like a color-shifting security thread, complex watermark, and microtext. Issued on durable 100% cotton paper and showcasing both national wildlife and innovative design, it’s a premium collectible for currency enthusiasts and collectors of contemporary Latin American notes.
Obverse
Jaguar (panthera onca), flower
Script: Latin
Lettering:
QUINIENTOS PESOS
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
YAGUARETÉ
MONUMENTO NATURAL NACIONAL
Translation:
Five hundred Pesos
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Jaguar
Natural national monument
Reverse
Jaguar cub, Yungas jungle, map of Argentina, coat of arms of Argentina
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
en unión y libertad
Selva de Yungas
PARTE CONTINENTAL AMERICANA
Translation:
Argentine Republic
in union and liberty
Yungas jungle
American mainland
Watermark
Jaguar (Panthera onca) and electrotype “500”
© Griffin S (CC BY-NC)
Signatures
| Federico Adolfo Sturzenegger (FAS) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Marta Gabriela Michetti (MGM) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
| Guido Martín Sandleris (GMS) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Miguel Angel Pesce (MAP) | President B. C. R. A. |  |
| Sergio Massa (SM) | President H. C. Deputies |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
There is a security strip best seen under backlight. Repeated across the strip is “$500 BCRA”
Also, under backlight there are three light rectangles equally spaced behind the strip:
© Brandon Bertolli
UV activity (365nm):
© Brandon Bertolli
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 | 2016-2022 |
| Value | 500 Pesos 500 ARS = GBP 0.30 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
