The 100 Australes banknote issued in 1989 by the Province of Tucumán represents a rare example of provincial emergency currency during Argentina’s hyperinflation era. This uncirculated note was intended to help cancel public debt and featured inscriptions reflecting this function. Printed on paper, it measures approximately 155 × 65 mm. Demonetized shortly after Austria’s national currency reforms, it remains a unique and historical piece for collectors interested in Argentine provincial and emergency notes.
Obverse
Image of the Tucuman house
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROVINCIA DE TUCUMAN
“BONOS DE CANCELACION DE DEUDAS”
LEY N° 5728
FECHA DE CADUCIDAD 30 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1991
AL PORTADOR
CIEN AUSTRALES
CUNA DE LA INDEPENDENCIA
Translation:
PROVINCE OF TUCUMAN
“DEBT CANCELLATION BONDS”
LAW N ° 5728
EXPIRY DATE NOVEMBER 30, 1991
THE BEARER
ONE HUNDRED AUSTRAL
CRADLE OF INDEPENDENCE
Reverse
Fragment of the law and decree.
Script: Latin
Comments
UV activity at 365nm:
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | Tucuman (Argentine provinces) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Federal Province (1853-date) |
| Type | Local banknotes |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Australes (100 ARA) |
| Currency | Austral (1985-1991) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
