50 Centavos - 179th Anniversary of General Güemes Death (2000)
Features
| Denomination | 50 Centavos |
| Catalog Number | KM# 129 |
| Weight (g) | 5.8 |
| Diameter (mm) | 25.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 1.8 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Aluminum-Bronze |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Medal orientation ↑↑ |
| Commemorative |
Obverse
Engraved by Carlos P. Rodríguez Dufour
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
GRAL. MARTÍN MIGUEL DE GÜEMES
Description:
Portrait of General Güemes.
Martín Miguel de Güemes was a military leader and popular caudillo who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the Argentine War of Independence.
REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
GRAL. MARTÍN MIGUEL DE GÜEMES
Description:
Portrait of General Güemes.
Martín Miguel de Güemes was a military leader and popular caudillo who defended northwestern Argentina from the Spanish during the Argentine War of Independence.
Reverse
Engraved by Carlos P. Rodríguez Dufour
Lettering:
17 de JUNIO de 1821 2000
50 CENTAVOS
Description:
Denomination and branch.
17 de JUNIO de 1821 2000
50 CENTAVOS
Description:
Denomination and branch.
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,695,000 | KM# 129.1 (plain edge) | Unknown |
| 2000 | 5,000 | KM# 129.2 (reeded edge) | Unknown |