Where can I find information about a coin in Argentina?

Welcome to Argentina coin catalog collection gallery, organized by the standard notation of the World Coin Catalog (#KM). Here, you will find detailed information and values for each coin, including its year of production, material, and current market value. To make your search even easier, you can filter by coin name in the top field.

What was the first coin minted in Argentina?

The first coin of the new country was the Argentine real (1813). Silver 1/2, 1, 2, 4 and 8 reais were issued, later (1815-1832) salt coins were also minted with the same denomination, weight and appearance. The coins depicted the coat of arms of Argentina without the sun and the May sun. Soon, almost every province began to mint its own coin.

Why are Argentine coins so popular in Latin America?

Mass immigration from especially Italy at the end of the 19th century gave Argentina its distinct culture in Latin America. The political and economic challenges of the 20th century caused many bouts of inflation and are reflected in the many types of Argentine coins. Currency reforms took place in 1881, 1970, 1983, 1985 and 1992.