ARGENTINA
KM 99 |
SHORT COINS ENCYCLOPAEDIA |
Face Value | Diameter mm | Weight g | Thickness mm | Edge | Composition | Rotation |
50 centavos | 24.5 | 5.3 | Plain | Brass | Coin |
Obverse | Reverse | ||
Capped liberty head left, the inscription: title of state in Spanish on the lower arch. |
The symbol of austral, below
- face value, the year of minting.
The austral was the currency of Argentina
between 15.06.1985 and 31.12.1991. It was subdivided into 100
centavos.
This symbol appeared on all coins issued in this currency (including
centavos), to distinguish them from earlier currencies. |