100 Pesos (non-magnetic) 1978-1980 front 100 Pesos (non-magnetic) 1978-1980 back
100 Pesos (non-magnetic) 1978-1980 photo
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100 Pesos non-magnetic

 
Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) 8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1978-1980
Value
100 Pesos (100&nbspARL)
Currency
Peso ley (1970-1983)
Composition
Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8)
Weight
8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Thickness
1.97 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
30 March 1984
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#5237
Rarity index
6%

Reverse

Jose de San Martín portrait left

Script: Latin

Lettering: GENERAL JOSE DE SAN MARTIN

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM#85a shares 1980 and 1981 mintages but with different metal used

Previously KM#60

Interesting fact

The 100 Pesos coin from Argentina, made of Aluminium bronze (Cu 92 Al 8) and weighing 8g, has a unique feature - it has a distinctive "keyboard" pattern on its reverse side, created by the arrangement of small circles and lines. This design was intended to make it easier for the visually impaired to identify and distinguish the coin.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 BAˢ - - - - - -
1979 BAˢ 43389383 - - - - - -
1980 BAˢ 154260000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (non-magnetic) 1978-1980 coin.