One-peso circulated coin issued to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the
passing of Law N° 13010, that provided for the women’s right to vote. The coin
has similar features to the ones currently in circulation.
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OBVERSE DESIGN |
The main design is based on an original engraving of Eva Perón’s face by master
Mario Baiardi, dated 1952. Curving around the upper border is the inscription
“REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA” (“Argentine Republic”) and around the lower border, “MARÍA
EVA DUARTE de PERÓN.” |
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REVERSE DESIGN |
Around the upper border are the legends “CINCUENTENARIO LEY N° 13.010” (“50th
anniversary of Law N° 13010”) and “VOTO FEMENINO OBLIGATORIO” (“women’s right to
vote”); the center features the number “1” in relief; below it and to the right
is the word “PESO” and, to the left, a laurel twig. In the exergue, the year of
minting, “1997.” The coin is medal aligned. |