IInd Ibero-American Series of Coins
Commemorative coin dedicated to native animals in
danger of extinction, which continues the Ibero-American Series of Coins under the general
motto "MEETING OF TWO WORLDS". This issue forms part of an undertaking carried
out jointly, on this occasion, by Argentina, Cuba, Ecuador, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico,
Nicaragua, Peru, Portugal, and Uruguay.
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Face Value | $ 25 |
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Issue | 12.02.96 |
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Diameter | 40 mm. |
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Weight | 27 gr. |
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Quality | Proof |
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Presentation | Acrylic capsule. |
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Minting | Casa de Moneda of Mexico |
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Metal | Silver 925 |
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Motif on face Presents the figure of the tatu guazu, the animal chosen by this country as one of those which are in the most worrying situaton as regards its disappearance. This figure is seen surrounded by the legend "ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS:1492 TATU GUAZU 1992. |
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Motif on reverse The reverse is common for all the participating countries, showing the nominal value "$25", the year of minting, the legend "REPVBLICA ARGENTINA" and the National Crest surrounded by the crests, in smaller size, corresponding to the rest of the countries making up the issue. |