Peron honoured on 100 peso note

Argentina's iconic former first lady Evita Peron has been honoured in song, in film and currently on Broadway. Now her face will grace the nation's currency.

Peron honoured on 100 peso note
Thu, 26 Jul, 2012 - 09:21

Argentina's iconic former first lady Evita Peron has been honoured in song, in film and currently on Broadway. Now her face will grace the nation's currency.

President Cristina Fernandez revealed the new 100 peso note on the eve of the 60th anniversary of the death of Evita Peron - the first woman to appear on any Argentine banknote.

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