The 50 Australes banknote issued in 1988 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (Banco Central de la República Argentina) is part of the “Austral” series, which was in circulation from 1985 to 1991. This uncirculated note features Bartolomé Mitre, a prominent Argentine statesman and military leader, on the obverse. The reverse side depicts “Progreso”, a symbolic representation of progress, holding a torch and shield. The note is printed on paper by the Casa de Moneda de la Nación (Argentina) and measures 155 x 65 mm. It was issued under the signatures of Julio Alberto Piekarz (General Manager) and Juan José A. Concepción (President). The series is identified as Series A, with serial numbers ranging from 12.000.001 to 27.687.000 (1986) and 27.687.001 to 30.370.000 (1987).
Obverse
Bartolomé Mitre – Argentine statesman, soldier and author. President of Argentina from 1862 to 1868
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Cincuenta Australes
Bartolomé Mitre
Translation:
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Fifty Australes
Bartolomé Mitre
Reverse
Liberty (Progreso) with torch and shield seated at left center
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA ARGENTINA
Cincuenta Australes
Translation:
Argentine Republic
Fifty Australes
Watermark
Multiple sunbursts.
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Signatures
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
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 | 50 Australes (50 ARA) |
| Currency | Austral (1985-1991) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 1 March 1992 |








