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Description:
Obverse
Head of Gaucho facing right, surrounded with country name, date on excergue.
The Gaucho was a very important character in open country, in former days, after colonization, and had a strong importance in Independence campaign, and still is an important style of living in present days.
Reverse
Two curved branches (olive and laurel), tied on bottom by a ribbon bow. Value in numerals and letters, at center, and explanation of fine on bottom.
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