The 10 Pesos banknote issued in 1973 by the Central Bank of Argentina reflects a period of social transformation and political change, during the return of Juan Perón to power. This uncirculated note features prominent national figures and patriotic motifs, with intricate engraving and classic security features such as watermark and security thread. A valuable collector’s item that captures a significant moment in Argentina’s modern history.
Obverse
Portrait of General Belgrano
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL
DE LA
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
DIEZ
PESOS
DECRETO-LEY Nº 18.188/69
10
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentinian Republic
Ten Pesos
Decree-Law no. 18,188/69
Reverse
Coat of arms of Argentina at upper left, vignette of Iguazu Falls at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
CATARATAS DEL IGUAZU
DIEZ PESOS
CASA DE MONEDA DE LA NACION
Translation:
Argentinian Republic
Iguazu Falls
Ten Pesos
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 | 1973-1976 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 ARL) |
| Currency | Peso ley (1970-1983) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 75 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 1 April 1982 |
