Catalog
2 Pesos
| Issuer | Isla de Malvinas |
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| Year | 1824-1829 |
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| Value | 2 Pesos |
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| Obverse description | Plain cream paper note enclosed within a typeset decorative border of repeated geometric and floral ornamental units. The denomination "2 PESOS." is set in bold letterpress type at centre, above a block of Spanish-language text explaining the note's acceptance at Isla de Malvinas in exchange for goods or in Buenos Aires at sight in metallic currency. A serial number field headed "N.º" with ruled lines for manuscript completion appears in the upper right area. |
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| Obverse lettering | N.º 2 PESOS. Este VALE se recibe en esta Isla de MALVINAS en cambio por comestibles, ó géneros, ó en la ciudad de BUENOS AIRES, á la vista en moneda metálica, por via de una órden dada por el que subscribe. |
| Reverse description | The reverse appears plain and unprinted, with no design elements, text, or decorative motifs, consistent with the simple utilitarian production of this early colonial scrip issue. |
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