The one-peso coin, issued on September
1, 1994, is the only one of the series that is composed by two different
alloys.
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Obverse Design |
Core:
Replica of the obverse of the first national coin, with the inscription “EN
UNIÓN Y LIBERTAD” (“in union and liberty”); the mark of the Potosí mint,
consisting of the superimposition of the letters “P,” “T” and “S;” the letter
“J” for assayer José Antonio de la Sierra, who supervised the minting process;
the inscription “8S” (“8 scutum”) for the coin denomination; and “1813,” the
year of minting. |
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Outer ring:
The inscriptions “REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (“Argentine Republic”) and “PRIMERA
MONEDA PATRIA” (“first national coin”). |
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Reverse Design |
Core:
Replica of the reverse of the first national coin, with the 32-rayed National
Sun surrounded by the inscription “PROVINCIAS DEL RÍO DE LA PLATA” (“River Plate
provinces”). |
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Outer ring:
The denomination in letters, the year of minting and two laurel branches at both
sides. |
