The 50 Pesos banknote issued in 2018 by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic is part of the “Native Fauna” series. This uncirculated note features the Andean condor—a majestic and iconic bird representing Argentina’s natural heritage. The obverse displays a detailed image of the condor in flight, while the reverse portrays relevant landscape elements from its mountainous habitat. Printed on 100% cotton paper with advanced security features like a color-shifting thread and watermark, this note is a visually stunning collectible that celebrates Argentina’s wildlife and craftsmanship.
Obverse
Andean Condor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCUENTA PESOS
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
CÓNDOR ANDINO
Translation:
Fifty Pesos
Central Bank of the Argentine Republic
Andean condor
Reverse
Aconcagua mountain (highest mountain of Argentina)
Map of Argentina
Condor
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
en unión y libertad
Translation:
Argentine Republic
in union and liberty
Watermark
Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) and electrotype “50”
© ajbbarbados (CC BY-NC)
Signatures
| Luis Caputo (LC) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
| Emilio Monzo (EM) | President of the Honourable Chamber of Deputies |  |
| Guido Martín Sandleris (GMS) | President of the Central Bank of Argentina |  |
Printer
Casa de Moneda, Argentina
Comments
The note has a solid security strip that can be read under backlight. It has “$50 BCRA” repeated on it:
On the reverse there are two pink iridescent ink patches showing flowers and “50” printed three times:
UV activity differs under UVA (365nm) and UVC (254nm).
At 365nm the large L and the upper bird on the obverse do not fluoresce. On the reverse, the left serial number does not fluoresce:
At 254nm the large L and the upper bird on the obverse fluoresce bright green. Also you can now see “BANCO CENTRAL DE LA RUPUBLICA ARGENTINA” on the middle right of the obverse. On the reverse, the left serial number fluoresces red:
© Brandon Bertolli
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 | 2018-2020 |
| Value | 50 Pesos 50 ARS = GBP 0.030 |
| Currency | Peso convertible (1992-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 155 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
