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Austral: research record

Evidence coverage: 1985–1992. This is the span of collected observations, not the currency’s lifetime.

This record includes associated currencies and earlier interpretations. The article selects the evidence relevant to its own history.

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Currency continuity

Austral

FTM000060 · Research draft
One scoped currency identity. Changes to subdivisions, scale, standard, instruments or issuers do not by themselves create children. A distinct account unit can remain a successor.
Dated observations: 1985–1992; this does not establish the entire lifetime.

Parents / predecessors

Argentine peso — 1881–1985 continuityredenominated as · 1985-06-15
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Children / successors

Argentine pesoredenominated as · 1992-01-01
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Monetary history 1 events

Includes dated issues, standards, subdivisions and institutional changes. Each event retains the source's date qualifications.

1985-06-15Redenominated as

Peso argentino converted into Austral at 1000 old units per new unit.

C1015
Evidence & research notes 2 claims

Dated observations, not a proven complete lifespan.

Supported C1015

Peso argentino converted into Austral at 1000 old units per new unit.

Banco Central de la República Argentina · Billetes y monedas: Emisiones anteriores Citation S481 · Open source ↗

Peso moneda nacional, peso ley, peso argentino, austral and peso sections

Source access and limitations

The austral paragraph mislabels its predecessor as Peso Ley while using the peso argentino symbol.

The chronological predecessor is checked against Bundesbank metadata; 15 June 1985 is the issuer’s effective date.

Deutsche Bundesbank · Metadata on the Exchange Rate Statistics, 24 September 2025 Citation S98 · Open source ↗

Prior inspected evidence retained; see claim-specific locator

Source access and limitations

Historical reference, not a 2026 legal-status audit.

Only selected country milestones used.

Supported C1016

Austral converted into Argentine peso at 10000 old units per new unit.

Banco Central de la República Argentina · Billetes y monedas: Emisiones anteriores Citation S481 · Open source ↗

Peso moneda nacional, peso ley, peso argentino, austral and peso sections

Source access and limitations

The austral paragraph mislabels its predecessor as Peso Ley while using the peso argentino symbol.

The chronological predecessor is checked against Bundesbank metadata; 15 June 1985 is the issuer’s effective date.

Deutsche Bundesbank · Metadata on the Exchange Rate Statistics, 24 September 2025 Citation S98 · Open source ↗

Prior inspected evidence retained; see claim-specific locator

Source access and limitations

Historical reference, not a 2026 legal-status audit.

Only selected country milestones used.

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