Argentine Peso Symbol ($)
The Argentine Peso ($ or Arg$) is the official currency of the Argentine Republic. Issued by the Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA), it uses the standard dollar/peso symbol ($).
Typographic & Developer Encoding Codes
Quickly copy HTML entities, CSS content escape sequences, and Unicode code points for Argentine Peso.
| Format | Value / Code | Description | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Symbol | $ | Standard plain text character or abbreviation | |
| Unicode Code Point | U+0024 | DOLLAR SIGN (Basic Latin) | |
| Windows Input / Alt Code | Alt + 36 | Keyboard shortcut for Windows PC | |
| HTML Named / Decimal Entity | $ | HTML5 named character entity | |
| HTML Hex Entity | $ | Hexadecimal HTML character reference | |
| CSS Escape Code | \0024 | For CSS ::before or ::after pseudo-elements |
How to Type Argentine Peso Symbol ($) on Any Device
Windows PC
Hold the Alt key and type 36 on the numeric keypad.
Mac / macOS
Press Shift + 4 on your macOS keyboard.
iPhone & iPad (iOS)
Tap 123 then tap $
Android (Gboard)
Tap ?123 then tap $
Formatting Rules & Real-World Examples
Symbol Placement: Before Amount
In standard financial notation, the Argentine Peso symbol is positioned immediately before the numerical amount.
Typography & International Usage Guidelines
In Argentina, '$' precedes the amount ($500,00). In international commerce, 'Arg$' or 'ARS' is prefixed. Comma is used for decimals and periods for thousands.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Assuming the 1:1 USD peg still exists (the Convertibility Plan ended in 2002).
- Confusing Argentine Peso ($) with US Dollar ($).
- Using ₱ instead of $ (Argentina uses $).
Historical Background & Monetary Evolution
Argentina has had several currencies named 'peso' throughout its history. The modern 'Peso Convertible' was introduced on January 1, 1992 under the Convertibility Plan, replacing the hyperinflated austral at a rate of 1 peso = 10,000 australes. The peso was initially pegged 1:1 to the US dollar by law until the convertibility law was repealed in early 2002.
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This specification has been verified against official international standards registries (ISO 4217 Maintenance Agency, Unicode Consortium 16.0, and Unicode CLDR).
Frequently Asked Questions about Argentine Peso ($)
Common questions and direct answers regarding currency symbols, typing shortcuts, and international formatting.
What is the ISO code for the Argentine Peso?
The ISO 4217 code is ARS (numeric 032).
What symbol does Argentina use?
Argentina uses the standard '$' sign, disambiguated internationally as 'Arg$'.
When was the modern Argentine Peso introduced?
The modern peso was introduced on January 1, 1992, replacing the austral.