The 1000 Pesos banknote issued in 1979 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic represents a period of economic challenge and political transition in Argentina. This uncirculated note features a detailed portrait of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento, a key figure in Argentine education and politics, accompanied by allegorical imagery symbolizing progress and enlightenment. Printed on high-quality cotton bond paper and embedded with traditional security features such as a watermark and security thread, it is a prized addition to any collection of Latin American currency and Argentine numismatic heritage.
Obverse
Brown on multicolor underprint. Portrait of General San Martin at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
MIL PESOS
Gral. SAN MARTIN
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
One thousand Pesos
General San Martin
Reverse
Plaza de Mayo, Buenos Aires at centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
MIL PESOS
PLAZA DE MAYO – BUENOS AIRES
CASA DE MONEDA DE LA NACION
Translation:
Argentine Republic
One thousand Pesos
Plaza de Mayo – Buenos Aires
National mint
Watermark
Coat of Arms or Multiple Sunburst.
Signatures
| Enrique J. Porta (EJP) | General Manager |  |
| Adolfo Diz (AD) | President |  |
| Pedro Camilo López (PCL) | General Manager |  |
| Julio José Gómez (JJG) | President |  |
| Egidio Iannella (EI₁) | President |  |
| Egidio Iannella (EI₂) | President | |
| Julio C. González del Solar (JCGS) | President |  |
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 | 1976-1983 |
| Value | 1000 Pesos (1000 ARL) |
| Currency | Peso ley (1970-1983) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 75 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 29 June 1984 |
