Country and Currency Information

Argentina
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Time Zone (GMT):-3
Population:42,669,500
Capital City:Buenos Aires
Largest City:Buenos Aires
Currency:Argentine Peso = 100 centavos
Currency Code:ARS
Banknote Denominations:2 / 5 / 10 / 20 / 50 / 100 / 200 / 500
Exchangeable Currencies:-
Additional Information:A new series of notes will be issued from 2016 including new 200 & 500 denominations

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Argentina
Thursday 7 May 2026 5:26pm
New information about Hantavirus in Argentina (‘Health’ page).

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