The currency of Argentina is the Argentine peso, denoted by the symbol "$". The peso is divided into 100 centavos. The most common bills are the 100, 200, 500 and 1000 dollar pesos. Coins come in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10 and 50 centavos, as well as $1, $2, $5 and $10 pesos. Since Argentina has experienced currency fluctuations and inflation in the past, it is advisable to check the current exchange rate before traveling.