Argentina 5 Pesos 2015

The 5 Pesos banknote issued in 2015 by the Central Bank of Argentina marks a modern milestone in the nation’s currency system. This uncirculated note features the iconic image of General José de San Martín, a founding father of Argentina, alongside native fauna and flora, showcasing national pride and identity. Designed with enhanced security features such as a watermark and embedded thread, it’s an essential piece for collectors of contemporary Latin American banknotes.

Obverse

Portrait of General José de San Martín

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
CINCO PESOS
JOSÉ DE SAN MARTÍN
1778 – 1850
Para defender la causa de la Patria no hace falta otra cosa que orgullo nacional.

Translation:
Central bank of the Argentine Republic
Five Pesos
José de San Martín
1778 – 1850
To defend the cause of the Homeland, nothing is needed other than national pride.

Reverse

South American freedom fighters
From left to right: José Artigas, Simón Bolívar, José de San Martin and Bernardo O’Higgins

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Republica Argentina
en unión y libertad
LIBERTADORES DE AMÉRICA
Divididos seremos esclavos, unidos estoy seguro que los batiremos: hagamos un esfuerzo de patriotismo, depongamos resentimientos particulares, y concluyamos nuestra obra con honor.

Translation:
Argentine Republic
in union and liberty
Liberators of America
Divided we will be slaves, united I am sure we will beat them: let us make an effort of patriotism, put down resentments, and finish our work with honor.

Watermark

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Signatures

Alejandro Vanoli (AV)	President of the Central Bank of Argentina
Amadou Boudou (AB)	President of the Honourable Chamber of Senators

Printer

Casa de Moneda, Argentina

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