Gold 0.21%
£3,229.03 OZ
Silver -2.37%
£47.86 OZ
Platinum -0.49%
£1,401.17 OZ
The Silver Britannia is capital gains tax free in the UK, making is a very popular choice with UK investors
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The “Argentino” Gold coins, also known as the Monedas de Oro Argentinas, are historic Gold coins from Argentina that were issued during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These coins hold significant historical and numismatic value and are popular among Latin American coin collectors due to their connection with Argentina’s economic history and attractive design
The Gold Argentino was the only Gold coins made by the Argentine mint from 1881 to 1896. The coins gained their name by the then president Julio Argentino Roca
The Argentino Gold coins were first issued in 1881, during a period of economic growth in Argentina. The only denominations are the Argentino (5 peso) and half Argentino (2.5 peso), all coins have the same design. The obverse of the coins displays the iconic “Libertad” (Liberty) head, which was a common symbol representing freedom and independence in the region
The reverse features the national coat of arms of Argentina, which includes a shield, a Phrygian cap symbolizing liberty, and a pair of clasped hands
The half Argentino is extremely rare with only 430 known to exist. When any specimin surfaces in the market, the premiums are over twenty-times their intrinsic value
The Argentino was struck in much higher mintages, official data suggests as many as 6,343,022. The first year (1881) being the rarest year
Gold Argentino coins once functioned as currency in Argentina and so many that are seen in the market are in a circulated condition
Mint State examples are known but command modest premiums for quality-conscious collectors with larger budgets
The Gold Argentino coins are an excellent choice for type collectors that are open to paying a slight premium for attractive designs
Collectors of Latin American Gold coins may also be interested in the Mexican Peso Gold coins. These offer attractive designs and are available for modest premiums
