Reverse In the central part, a two-line inscription in Spanish '1 CENTAVO'. Below is the year of minting '1987', above is the currency symbol for Argentina from 1985 to 1991 – '₳' (Austral).
Obverse In the center, a Greater Rhea (ñandú) is depicted running to the right. In the lower part, following the curve of the coin's edge, is the country name in Spanish 'REPUBLICA ARGENTINA' (Argentine Republic).