Silver coin values below are based on live silver prices. Silver coins were in regular circulation in Argentina. The values below represent the intrinsic value of silver coins from Argentina. Silver coins from Argentina that are in uncirculated condition, or that may be rare and collectible may also have numismatic value. You can use this table as a guide when buying and selling circulated or junk silver coins from Argentina. The melt values are calculated and displayed in USD based on the current silver spot price of $27.43 per troy ounce.
Denomination / Currency | Years Minted | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Melt Value |
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1000 Peso | 1977- 1978 | .900 | 10 | 9 | .2894 | $7.94 |
2000 Peso | 1977- 1978 | .900 | 15 | 13.50 | .434 | $11.90 |
3000 Peso | 1977- 1978 | .900 | 25 | 22.50 | .7234 | $19.84 |
To celebrate Argentina's participation in the World Cup in the late 1970s, 3 denominations of silver coins were minted in 1977 and 1978. Argentina won the World Cup in 1978.
The coins were issued in denominations of 1000 Pesos, 2000 Pesos and 3000 Pesos, in the currency of the peso ley (peso law 18 888). The coins were minted in .900 silver fineness.