The 20 Pesos banknote issued in 2013 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (Banco Central de la República Argentina) is part of the 2002–2016 “Pesos” series. This uncirculated note features a naval battle scene commemorating Argentina’s maritime history. The reverse side showcases a sailing ship, reflecting the nation’s naval heritage. The note is printed on paper by the Casa de Moneda de la Nación (Argentina) and measures 155 x 65 mm. It was issued under the signatures of Mercedes Marcó del Pont (Central Bank President) and Amado Boudou (President of the Chamber of Deputies). The series is identified as Series E, with serial numbers ranging from 00.000.001 to 44.160.000 E, and a total mintage of 60,180,000 notes.
Obverse
Portrait of Juan Manuel de Rosas
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
VEINTE PESOS
JUAN MANUEL DE ROSAS
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Twenty Pesos
Juan Manuel de Rosas
Reverse
Illustration of the painting “Combate – La Vuelta de Obligado”
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
en unión y libertad
Juan Manuel de Rosas (Buenos Aires 1793 – Southampton 1877). Estanciero, Politico y militar, gobernador de la provincia de Buenos Aires (1829-1832 / 1835-1852)
COMBATE DE LA VUELTA DE OBLIGADO
Translation:
Argentine Republic
in union and liberty
Juan Manuel de Rosas (Buenos Aires 1793 – Southampton 1877). Rancher, politician and soldier, governor of the province of Buenos Aires (1829-1832 / 1835-1852)
Battle of Vuelta de Obligado
Watermark
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Signatures
| Alfonso Prat Gay (APG) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| José Luis Gioja (JLG) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
| Daniel Scioli (DS) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
| Martín Redrado (MR) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Mercedes Marco del Pont (MMP) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Julio Cleto Cobos (JCC) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
| Amadou Boudou (AB) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
| Juan Carlos Fábrega (JCF) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Federico Adolfo Sturzenegger (FAS) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Marta Gabriela Michetti (MGM) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
Without text “Convertibles de Curso Legal” next to denomination on obverse side
The similar earlier banknote (P#349) 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 $20 – BCRA $20” repeated throughout:
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The denomination “20” 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 | 2003-2018 |
| Value | 20 Pesos 20 ARS = GBP 0.012 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
