It has occurred in parallel to one of the world’s highest inflation rates. The artwork then fetches prices ranging from 40,000 to 70,000 pesos domestically and as much as $300 abroad. The artists are reclaiming the currency at a time when the bills have often been the target of disdain from Argentina’s neighbors. Brazilian soccer fans have torn up peso bills as a mockery to their Argentine rivals. Inflation surged 12.4% in August from July, the highest rate of monthly consumer price increases since February 1991.

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Persons: George Washington, United States ’, Donald Trump, Sergio Díaz, Diaz, ”, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, “ Harry Potter, Cristian English, Maradona Organizations: United, U.S ., Argentine Locations: BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, United States, U.S, Argentine, Paraguay, Washington, Salta, Chile