The 10 Pesos banknote issued in 2014 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (Banco Central de la República Argentina) features a redesigned portrait of Manuel Belgrano, one of Argentina’s founding fathers. This uncirculated note honors Belgrano’s legacy and his pivotal role in the country’s independence. The reverse side showcases the Monumento a la Bandera (Monument to the Flag) in Rosario, a significant national landmark.
Obverse
Portrait of General Manuel Belgrano
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
DIEZ PESOS
MANUEL BELGRANO
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Ten Pesos
Manuel Belgrano
Reverse
Monumento a la Bandera (Monument of the Flag), Rosario
Illustration of the National Flag Memorial in Rosario
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIEZ PESOS
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
en unión y libertad
Manuel Belgrano (Buenos Aires 1770-1820). Abogado, politico y militar, creador de la bandera nacional en 1812
MONUMENTO A LA BANDERA – ROSARIO
CASA DE MONEDA
Translation:
Ten Pesos
Argentine Republic
in union and freedom
Manuel Belgrano (Buenos Aires 1770-1820). Lawyer, politician and military leader, creator of the national flag in 1812
National Flag Memorial – Rosario
National Mint
Watermark
Manuel Belgrano
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Signatures
| Alfonso Prat Gay (APG) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Eduardo Oscar Camaño (EOC) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Deputies |  |
| Martín Redrado (MR₁) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Alberto Balestrini (AB) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Deputies |  |
| Martín Redrado (MR₂) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Eduardo Fellner (EF) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Deputies |  |
| Mercedes Marco del Pont (MMP) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Julián Dominguez (JD) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Deputies |  |
| Juan Carlos Fábrega (JCF) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
Without text “Convertibles de Curso Legal” next to denomination on obverse side
The similar earlier banknote (P#348) does contain the text “Convertibles de Curso Legal”
UV activity:
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There is a security thread present on this banknote, it is only visible under a backlight, inscription “BCRA $10 – BCRA $10” repeated throughout:
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The denomination “10” is printed in colour-shifting ink, changes colours from lime to emerald green when the note is tilted:
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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 | 2003-2014 |
| Value | 10 Pesos 10 ARS = GBP 0.0060 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
