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1000 Australes Encounter of Two Worlds
1991 year| Silver (.925) (Ag 925 Cu 75) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Argentina |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1861-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1991 |
| Value | 1000 Australes (1000 ARA) |
| Currency | Austral (1985-1991) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) (Ag 925 Cu 75) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#27800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
In the central field, it presents the columns of Hercules in which the legend is read "PLVS VLTRA". Both rest on the "OCEAN SEA", nexus between the two worlds. Over them the sun, four crowns representing the Viceroys of Mexico, New Granada, Peru and Rio de la Plata, and four stars symbolizing the Capitanas Generals of Cuba, Guatemala, Venezuela and Chile. In the upper arch, the legend "ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS", in the lower one "1492-1992".
Script: Latin
Lettering:
: ENCVENTRO DE DOS MVNDOS :
1492-1992
Edge
Reeded
Comment
V Centennial of the Discovery of AmericaIt is a commemorative coin of the Fifth Centennial of the Discovery of America that is part of a joint venture between Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Mexico, Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1000 Australes (Encounter of Two Worlds) 1991 coin from Argentina is that it features a unique design that commemorates the encounter between the indigenous people of Argentina and the European explorers. The coin's design depicts a stylized representation of a map of the Americas, with a ship and a group of people on one side, and a stylized image of a indigenous person on the other side, symbolizing the coming together of two worlds. This design was created by the Argentine artist, Eduardo Boneo, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1000 Australes (Encounter of Two Worlds) 1991 coin.
