The BCRA launches a $25 commemorative coin with the image of the Women’s Bridge

The BCRA launches a  commemorative coin with the image of the Women’s Bridge

October 10, 2024 – 16:40

El Central issued 2,500 copies of this piece. It arises from a joint initiative with Spain, Portugal and other Latin American countries.

The Central Bank (BCRA) announced the issuance of a $25 commemorative coin with the image of the Women’s Bridgewhich aims to represent the city of Buenos Aires. The launch arises from a joint initiative with Spain, Portugal and other Latin American countries.

The coin in question will come out within the framework of the XIII edition of the Ibero-American Series of commemorative coins, whose theme this year is Ibero-American Capitals.

The BCRA issued 2,500 copies of this new commemorative coin. Was minted by the National Mint and Stamp FactoryRoyal Mint of Spain, in 925 silver and has a face value of $25. Its diameter is 33 millimeters, it weighs 13.5 grams and its edge is grooved. It is presented in an acrylic capsule, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity and case.

Puente de la Mujer, the image of the currency launched by the BCRA

Located on dock 3 of Puerto Madero and inaugurated in 2001, the Women’s Bridge has become one of the most significant icons of the cityargued the monetary authority. Its design, the work of architect Santiago Calatrava, evokes a tango couple. The white mast symbolizes the man, and the curved silhouette, the woman.

The rotation of the bridge on its axis, which simulates the synchronized turn of the dancers, allows the passage of large vessels, despite their weight of 800 tons. It is built of steel and reinforced concrete. Measuring 170 meters long and 6.20 meters wide, it has two fixed sections and one rotating section that opens to allow the passage of sailing vessels that navigate the docks.

In the upper arch of obverse it reads “XIII SERIE CAPITALES IBEROAMERICANAS”, and at the bottom, “BUENOS AIRES”.

Meanwhile, the reverse It is of a common design to all the coins that make up these series. There, the Argentine National Shield and the inscriptions “REPVBLICA ARGENTINA”, the face value “$25” and the year of minting “2024” are distinguished in a central position. Surrounding the national emblem, the shields of all participating countries appear.

“The Ibero-American Series of commemorative coins arise from a joint venture between Spain, Portugal and several countries in the regionwith the aim of strengthening ties and recognizing the cultural diversity of each nation, reflected in the designs of the coins,” the BCRA said in a statement.

Source: Ambito

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