Argentine 1 Peso Bimetallic Coin (1995 variant)

This is a bimetallic circulation coin from the Republic of Argentina, specifically a 1 Peso denomination. The coin features a distinct composition consisting of a copper-nickel (cupronickel) outer ring and an aluminum-bronze center core. The obverse side shown in the image depicts the Coat of Arms of Argentina, surrounded by the legend 'EN UNIÓN Y LIBERTAD' (In Unity and Freedom) and the historical date '1813', referencing the first national coin. The outer ring is inscribed with 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA' and 'PRIMERA MONEDA PATRIA'. In terms of condition, the coin shows signs of moderate circulation wear, including fine surface scratches, minor dings on the rim, and a noticeable patina or tarnish on the gold-toned center. A significant detail is the presence of the 'S' mint mark, indicating it was minted in South Korea (Daejeon). This specific variant gained notoriety due to a common spelling error on some batches ('PROVINGIAS' instead of 'PROVINCIAS' on the reverse), though the reverse is not visible here. The craftsmanship is consistent with standard late 20th-century industrial minting techniques, with raised relief and a milled edge.