Argentina 200 Pesos 2016

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

Federico Adolfo Sturzenegger (FAS)	President of the Central Bank of Argentina
Emilio Monzo (EM)	President of the Honourable Chamber of Deputies
Guido Martí­n Sandleris (GMS)	President of the Central Bank of Argentina
Miguel Angel Pesce (MAP)	President B. C. R. A.
Sergio Massa (SM)	President H. C. Deputies

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