The 5 Australes banknote issued in 1989 by the Central Bank of Argentina was part of the final series before the return to the Peso, during a time of intense hyperinflation. This uncirculated note features national symbols and historic iconography reflecting Argentina’s cultural identity amid economic upheaval. A fascinating piece of late‑80s Latin American monetary history and an essential collectible for serious numismatists.
Obverse
Brown and deep olive-green on multicolour underprint. J.J. De Urquiza at centre, latent image “BCRA”.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
CINCO AUSTRALES
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Five Australes
Reverse
A woman, representing Liberty (Progreso), seated at left centre with a torch on the left hand and Argentinian shield on the right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
CINCO AUSTRALES
Translation:
Argentine Republic
Five Australes
Watermark
Several Sun of May on all the banknote
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Signatures
| Horacio A. Alonso (HAA) | Deputy General Manager |  |
| Juan J. A. Concepción (JJAC) | President |  |
| Elias Salama (ES) | General Manager |  |
| José Luis Machinea (JLM) | President |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
Justo José de Urquiza y García (1801-1870) was an Argentine general and politician. He was several times governor of Entre Ríos Province and president of the Argentine Confederation between 1854 and 1860.
The design on the reverse was also used several times on other Argentinian Pesos banknotes.
UV activity: threads fluoresce green.
© gyoschak
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 | 1986-1989 |
| Value | 5 Australes (5 ARA) |
| Currency | Austral (1985-1991) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1991 |
