He Central Bank of the Argentine Republic (BCRA) announced that the new $10,000 bills entered circulation today. The first will be available in May and the second towards the end of the year. This strategy, detailed by the directors of the BCRA, Pedro Inchauspe and Agustín Pesceseeks to meet the growing demand for cash, particularly during bonus payment periods and vacations.
The $10,000 bill has the figures of Manuel Belgrano and of Maria Remedios del Valle and while the $20,000 one will have Juan Bautista Alberdi.
Maria Remedios del Valleknown as the “Mother of the Country”, was a leading figure in the fight for the independence of Argentina. Born in Buenos Aires Around 1766, of African descent, Del Valle joined the Northern Army led by general Manuel Belgrano. Initially, her role was linked to healthcare as a nurse, but her involvement extended to direct combat in several battles for independence against royalist forces.
Throughout the war, Del Valle demonstrated remarkable courage and dedication, what led to Belgrano to grant her the title of “Captain” for her heroism in combat. However, after the war, she faced indifference from society and the government: she fought for years to have her contributions recognized and be granted a pension. Finally, in 1820, the government recognized her services and granted her a pension and recognized her formally for their bravery and sacrifices.
Maria Remedios del Valle historically known as “La Negra” Remedies and affectionately nicknamed “Aunt Maria” by the soldiers, is a figure of heroism in the context of the fight for the independence of Argentina. On a dramatic day in the defeat in the battle of Ayohuma —whose name in Quechua translates as “dead head”— Remedios was seriously injured and captured by royalist forces.
Maria Remedios del Valle She carried with her deep personal reasons to fight: her husband and her two children, one of them adopted, who were also part of the military troop. Throughout her career, He stood out for his dedication to caring for the wounded and assisting soldiers.
The misfortune of Remedies did not end up on the battlefield: after being wounded and captured in Ayohuma, assisted the patriot prisoners even at the risk of his own life. Her indomitable spirit led her to receive severe punishments and come close to death on several occasions. However, she was finally able to escape. Years later she, impoverished and forgotten, sought recognition and compensation for her sacrifices, a process that was hampered by her bureaucracy until she was finally granted a pension in 1827.
It was also known as Remedios Rosas because Juan Manuel de Rosas granted him the honor of adding “Rosas” to his name and a salary in recognition of his sacrifice.
Maria Remedios del Valle He died on November 8. She is remembered for her bravery during the fights for independence. She is also recognized for her legacy as an emblematic figure of the Afro-Argentine and national resistance. The date was established by Law 26,852, who established the National Day of Afro-Argentines and Afro Culture, in memory of the historical and cultural significance of del Valle in Argentine society. The date seeks not only to honor his memory, but also to vindicate the contribution of the Afro-Argentine community in the construction of the nation.
