Gold and Silver Series

The Central Bank of Argentina's primary and fundamental mission is to preserve the value of the Argentine currency by conducting a financial and monetary policy aimed at safeguarding all the functions of money, as provided in the BCRA Charter (Law N° 24144/92). It is empowered to mint numismatic or commemorative coins, which may be subject to regulations other than those applicable to the issuance of current notes and coins.

In the past few years, the production of coins commemorating major national and international events has significantly increased.



40th Anniversary of the Restoration of Democracy

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: Silver 900
Issuance: 2023
Obverse: image of the Palace of the National Congress
Reverse: the argentine national coat of arms

2022 Qatar World Soccer Cup

Gold and silver commemorative issues

10 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: Gold 900
Issuance: 2021
Obverse: allegory of a decisive moment, the starting point for the ball to fulfill the dream of scoring a goal
Reverse: number 10, which represents the number on the back of a football shirt, and the net of the goal on top of it
5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: Silver 925
Issuance: 2021
Obverse: allegory of a decisive moment, the starting point for the ball to fulfill the dream of scoring a goal
Reverse: number 5, which represents the number on the back of a football shirt, and the net of the goal on top of it

Bicentennial of the step to immortality of General Manuel Belgrano

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: Silver 900
Issuance: 2020
Obverse: equestrian sculpture by Manuel Belgrano
Reverse: the National Flag, represented in color, and the signature of the hero on the national symbol

2018 Russian World Soccer Cup

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: Silver 925
Issuance: 2018
Obverse: stamp of the player in movement with the soccer ball
Reverse: part of a field of play, with two stars that symbolize the Argentine triumphs in the world championships of that sport of 1978 and 1986

80th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Argentina

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Pesos
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: Silver 900
Issuance: 2015
Obverse: argentine coat of arms, 1881
Reverse: effigy of liberty

2014 Brazil World Soccer Cup

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: Silver 925
Issuance: 2014
Obverse: goal embrace surrounded by a representation of the public
Reverse: national coat of arms

May Revolution Bicentennial

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Issuance: 2013
Obverse: landscape of Pucará de Tilcara
Reverse: the rising sun, a symbol of our ever growing nation
1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Issuance: 2013
Obverse: landscape of El Palmar
Reverse: the rising sun, a symbol of our ever growing nation
1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Issuance: 2013
Obverse: landscape of Aconcagua
Reverse: the rising sun, a symbol of our ever growing nation
1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Issuance: 2013
Obverse: landscape of Mar del Plata
Reverse: the rising sun, a symbol of our ever growing nation
1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Issuance: 2013
Obverse: landscape of Glaciar Perito Moreno
Reverse: the rising sun, a symbol of our ever growing nation

2010 Edition Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 2010
Obverse: a motorcycle in motion, which embodies the spirit of the Dakar Rally: speed, dynamism, and vertigo
Reverse: the rising sun, a symbol of our ever growing nation

75th Anniversary of the Creation of the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 2010
Obverse: the front door of the Central Bank building located in 266 Reconquista
Reverse: a part of the institutional logotype
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: 900 Gold
Year: 2010
Obverse: the front door of the Central Bank building located in 266 Reconquista
Reverse: a part of the institutional logotype

2010 South Africa World Soccer Cup

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: 925 Silver
Year: 2010
Obverse: a representation of Argentine fans and the national flag
Reverse: the logotype identifying the 2010 South Africa World Soccer Cup
5 Pesos
Mass: 6.75 gr
Diameter: 23 mm
Composition: 999 Gold
Year: 2010
Obverse: a soccer ball placed into the net
Reverse: the logotype identifying the 2010 South Africa World Soccer Cup

The Defense of Human Rights

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver
Year: 2009 (minting in 2006)
Obverse: the picture of a headscarf, symbol which identify the Mothers and Grandmothers of May Square
Reverse: the leyend "REPUBLICA ARGENTINA"
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: 900 Gold
Year: 2009 (minting in 2006)
Obverse: the picture of a headscarf, symbol which identify the Mothers and Grandmothers of May Square
Reverse: the leyend "REPUBLICA ARGENTINA"

2007-2008 International Polar Year

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: 925 Silver
Year: 2007
Obverse: features a the Vicecomodoro Marambio Base in the Argentine Antarctic
Reverse: the International Polar Year Organization's logo is depicted.

Centennial of the discovery of Argentine oil

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver
Year: 2007
Obverse: features the picture of the first oil drilling tower surrounded by the years "1907" and "2007," signaling the centennial of the discovery.
Reverse: shows a drilling machine.
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: 900 Gold
Year: 2007
Obverse: features the picture of the first oil drilling tower surrounded by the years "1907" and "2007," signaling the centennial of the discovery.
Reverse: shows a drilling machine.

25th anniversary of Malvinas Islands War

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver
Year: 2007
Obverse: features a veteran of the Malvinas War over the Argentine Flag
Reverse: shows the Malvinas Islands and, in two parallel lines, the national day commemorated, "2 DE ABRIL 1982" ("April 2, 1982").
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: 900 Gold
Year: 2007
Obverse: features a veteran of the Malvinas War over the Argentine Flag
Reverse: shows the Malvinas Islands and, in two parallel lines, the national day commemorated, "2 DE ABRIL 1982" ("April 2, 1982").

20th anniversary of the death of Jorge Luis Borges

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver
Year: 2006
Obverse: The writer's portrait surrounded by his name and the dates commemorated ("1986-2006").
Reverse: An illustration of "El hombre de la esquina rosada" (The man from the pink corner), one of Borges" stories.

70th anniversary of the BCRA

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: 900 Silver
Year: 2005
Obverse: The effigy of Liberty surrounded by laurel branches and, in the upper part, by the years marking the BCRA anniversary "1935–2005."
Reverse: Facade of the Bank headquarters in San Martín Street

FIFA World Cup Germany 2006

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: 925 Silver
Year: 2003
Reverse: World Cup logo
5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: 925 Silver
Year: 2004
Reverse: World Cup logo
5 Pesos
Mass: 27 gr
Diameter: 40 mm
Composition: 925 Silver
Year: 2005
Reverse: World Cup logo
10 Pesos
Mass: 6.75 gr
Diameter: 23 mm
Composition: Gold 999
Year: 2004
Reverse: World Cup logo
10 Pesos
Mass: 6.75 gr
Diameter: 23 mm
Composition: Gold 999
Year: 2005
Reverse: World Cup logo

50th anniversary of the death of Eva Perón

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 2002
Obverse: Based on a design by Italian master Renato Garrasi, it features a portrait of Evita
Reverse: Shows the faces of men, women and children bearing a sign that reads "Evita"
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 2002
Obverse: Based on a design by Italian master Renato Garrasi, it features a portrait of Evita
Reverse: Shows the faces of men, women and children bearing a sign that reads "Evita"

Centennial of the Foundation of Comodoro Rivadavia

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 2001
Obverse: The coat of arms of the Municipality of Comodoro Rivadavia
Reverse: A representation of oil

Bicentennial of the birth of Gral. Justo José de Urquiza

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 2001
Obverse: General Justo José de Urquiza's face
Reverse: The San José Ranch

Gral. Martín Miguel de Güemes

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 2000
Obverse: Portrait of Gral. Martín Miguel de Güemes

150th anniversary of the death of Gral. San Martín

Gold and silver commemorative issues

5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 2000
Obverse: The hero's face looking ahead
Reverse: The belfry of the San Carlos Convent, near the so-called "Field of Glory", the historic site where the Battle of San Lorenzo was fought.

Centennial of the birth of Jorge Luis Borges

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 1999
Obverse: Left profile of Jorge Luis Borges
Reverse: A labyrinth with a sundial in its center
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 1999
Obverse: Left profile of Jorge Luis Borges
Reverse: A labyrinth with a sundial in its center

50th aniversary of ONU

Gold and silver commemorative issues

1 Peso
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 37 mm
Composition: Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 1996
Obverse: The Argentine Coat of Arms over which hovers a dove, the universal symbol of peace.
5 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu 100)
Year: 1996
Obverse: The Argentine Coat of Arms over which hovers a dove, the universal symbol of peace.

National Constitutional Convention

Gold and silver commemorative issues

2 Pesos
Mass: 12.5 gr
Diameter: 30 mm
Composition: Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 1994
Obverse: The Argentine Coat of Arms and the shields of the two host cities of the Convention, "Parana" to the left and "Santa Fe" to the right
Reverse: The National Constitution as an open book
5 Pesos
Mass: 25 gr
Diameter: 35 mm
Composition: Silver (Ag 900/Cu100)
Year: 1994
Obverse: The Argentine Coat of Arms and the shields of the two host cities of the Convention, "Parana" to the left and "Santa Fe" to the right
Reverse: The National Constitution as an open book
25 Pesos
Mass: 4.032 gr
Diameter: 19 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu100)
Year: 1994
Obverse: The Argentine Coat of Arms and the shields of the two host cities of the Convention, "Parana" to the left and "Santa Fe" to the right
Reverse: The National Constitution as an open book
50 Pesos
Mass: 8.064 gr
Diameter: 22 mm
Composition: Gold (Au 900/Cu100)
Year: 1994
Obverse: The Argentine Coat of Arms and the shields of the two host cities of the Convention, "Parana" to the left and "Santa Fe" to the right
Reverse: The National Constitution as an open book
Source: BCRA