5 Pesos ND(1993)

Front Description : Gral. José de San Martín (25 February 1778 – 17 August 1850), was an Argentine general and the prime leader of the southern part of South America's successful struggle for independence from Spain. From the city of Mendoza began his plan for the final liberation of South America: after creating the Army of the Andes with the same crossed the Andes and liberated Chile, in the battles of Chacabuco and Maipu. Taking control of Chilean vessels, attacked the center of Spanish power in South America, the city of Lima, which declared its independence in 1821. He met with Simon Bolivar in Guayaquil and gave him his army and the goal of completing the liberation of Peru.
Along with Bolivar is considered the most important South American liberator of Spanish colonization. In Argentina he is recognized as the "Father of the Nation" and is considered a national hero and patriot. In Peru, he is recognized as the liberator of that country, with the title "Founder of the Freedom of Peru", "Founder of the Republic" and "Greatest General of the Armies." In Chile, recognizes his army rank of Captain General.

Back Description : El Cerro de la Gloria Mendoza, is a hill near the city of Mendoza on whose summit is placed the National Monument to the Army of the Andes. The monument consists of a base of rocks and a large bronze sculpture, and commemorates the Crossing of the Andes by the army under General Don José de San Martín to free Chile and Peru and to ensure the independence of Argentina. Was conducted by Uruguayan sculptor Juan M. Ferrari, and inaugurated in 1914.