The 1 Austral banknote issued in 1988 by the Province of Tucumán is a notable example of local currency used during Argentina’s hyperinflationary period. This uncirculated note features the inscription:
“PROVINCIA DE TUCUMAN
“BONOS DE CANCELACION DE DEUDAS”
SERIE D LEY N° 5728
AL PORTADOR – FECHA DE CADUCIDAD: 30 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1991
UN AUSTRAL
JARDIN DE LA REPUBLICA
UN AUSTRAL
Printed on paper, the note measures 155 × 65 mm and is rectangular in shape. It was demonetized on November 30, 1991, following Argentina’s transition to the Austral currency system. This note is a significant piece for collectors of Latin American currency and Argentine numismatic history.
Obverse
Blue-green and purple on multicolor underprint. B.Rivadavia at the center, latent image BCRA
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Un Austral
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
One Austral
Reverse
Liberty with torch and shield seated at left-center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Un Austral
CASA DE MONEDA
Translation:
Argentine Republic
One Austral
National Mint
Watermark
Multiple sunbursts
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Signatures
| Horacio A. Alonso (HAA) | Deputy General Manager |  |
| Juan J. A. Concepción (JJAC) | President |  |
| Julío Alberto Piekarz (JAP) | General Manager |  |
| Elias Salama (ES) | General Manager |  |
| José Luis Machinea (JLM) | President |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
UV activity by UV365
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 | 1985-1989 |
| Value | 1 Austral (1 ARA) |
| Currency | Austral (1985-1991) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1991 |
