The 200 Pesos banknote issued in 2016 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic celebrates Argentina’s native fauna series. This uncirculated note features a vivid portrait of the Southern Right Whale on the front, along with intricate oceanic motifs. The reverse showcases its natural habitat and marine biodiversity. Printed on 100% cotton paper and equipped with advanced security features like a color-shifting security thread, watermark, and microprinting, this note honors Argentina’s wildlife and environmental heritage. A visually stunning piece ideal for collectors of modern and wildlife-themed currency.
Obverse
Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis), flowers
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DOSCIENTOS PESOS
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
BALLENA FRANCA AUSTRAL
MONUMENTO NATURAL NACIONAL
Translation:
200 pesos
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Southern right whale
Natural national monument
Reverse
Valdés Peninsula, map of Argentina
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
en unión y libertad
Península Valdés
Patrimonio de la Humanidad
Translation:
Argentinians Republic
in union and liberty
Valdés peninsula
World Heritage Site
Watermark
Southern right whale (Eubalaena australis) and electrotype “200”
© ajbbarbados (CC BY-NC)
Signatures
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
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 | 2016-2021 |
| Value | 200 Pesos 200 ARS = GBP 0.12 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |





