The 50 Pesos banknote issued in 1969 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic reflects a time of economic stabilization and cultural identity consolidation. This uncirculated note features a portrait of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, a revered Argentine president and educator, accompanied by symbolic imagery representing progress in education and civilization. A beautifully engraved design with classic security features, making it a significant collectible for enthusiasts of Latin American currency history.
Obverse
Green.
Portrait of José de San Martín in uniform at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
El Banco Central de la Republica Argentina Pagará al Portador y a la Vista Cincuenta pesos Moneda Nacional
50 Pesos
Translation:
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
will pay the bearer and at sight
Fifty pesos
National Currency
Reverse
Green.
Spanish army on horseback meeting a small group of local people in a snowy mountain pass. “El Paso de los Andes” Painting by Augusto Ballerini.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Republica Argentina Cincuenta Pesos 50
Translation:
Argentine Republic
Fifty Pesos 50
Watermark
Face of General Belgrano in profile
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Signatures
| Egidio Iannella (EI) | General Manager |  |
| Pedro E. Real (PER) | President |  |
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 | 1968-1969 |
| Value | 50 Pesos (50 ARM) |
| Currency | Peso moneda nacional (1881-1969) |
| Composition | Paper (Chalcographic) |
| Size | 156 × 78 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 29 March 1978 |
