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1000 Australes (Discovery of America) – Argentina

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 5th Centenary of the discovery of America

Series: Ibero-American Series II

Argentina

Context

Year: 1991

Issuer: Argentina

Period:

Federal Republic

(since 1861)

Currency:

Austral

(1985—1991)

Demonetization: 31 December 1993

Total mintage: 5,000

Material

Diameter: 40 mm

Weight: 27 g

Silver weight: 24.98 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Silver (92.5% Silver, 7.5% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

KM: #106

Numista: #27800

Value

Exchange value: 1000 ARA

Bullion value: $70.92

Obverse

Description:

The reverse features the nominal "A1000", the year "1991", the legend "REPVBLICA ARGENTINA" around the National Coat of Arms, and the shields of the other issuing countries.

Inscription:

REPVBLICA ARGENTINA

: A 1.000 : 1991 :

Translation:

Republic Argentina: To 1,000: 1991:

Script: Latin

Languages: Spanish, Latin

Reverse

Description:

The central field features the Pillars of Hercules over the "OCEAN SEA," bearing the motto "PLVS VLTRA." Above are the sun, four crowns for the Viceroyalties, and four stars for the Captaincies General. The arches read "ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS" and "1492-1992."

Inscription:

: ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS :

1492-1992

Script: Latin