Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Establishment of the Argentine National Mint
Category
Economic
Date
1875-04-01
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina formally established its National Mint on 1 April 1875. The institution was created to centralize the production of coins and official documents. Engineers and technicians installed modern machinery to handle minting operations. The mint helped stabilize national currency during a period of economic expansion. Its work also supported government security printing, such as stamps and bonds. Over time, it became an important symbol of monetary authority. The founding marked a key development in Argentina’s financial institutions.