50 Centavos (150th anniversary of the death of General San Martin; plain edge) 2000 front 50 Centavos (150th anniversary of the death of General San Martin; plain edge) 2000 back
50 Centavos (150th anniversary of the death of General San Martin; plain edge) 2000 photo
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50 Centavos 150th anniversary of the death of General San Martin; plain edge

2000 year
Aluminium bronze 5.8 g 25.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Argentina
Period
Federal Republic (1861-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
50 Centavos 0.50 ARS = USD 0.00052
Currency
Peso convertible (1992-date)
Composition
Aluminium bronze
Weight
5.8 g
Diameter
25.2 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#365227
Rarity index
65%

Reverse

On the left, the bell gable of San Carlos Convent. At the same level as the bell, on the right hand side shows a monogram of the seven different letters which make up the phrase “VIVA LA PATRIA” (“LONG LIVE OUR MOTHERLAND”).
Date and face value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LA PATRIA AL LIBERTADOR 2000
50
CTVS.

Translation:
THE MOTHERLAND TO ITS LIBERATOR 2000
fifty
CTVS.

Engraver: Carlos Pedro Rodríguez Dufour

Edge

Plain

Comment

Previously KM#130

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Argentina, issued in 2000 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of General San Martin's death, has a unique design feature. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of General San Martin, while the reverse side depicts a map of South America, highlighting the territories that San Martin helped to liberate during his military campaigns. This design element serves as a symbol of San Martin's legacy as a leader and a champion of Latin American independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2000  5000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (150th anniversary of the death of General San Martin; plain edge) 2000 coin.