The front features an Andean condor (Vultur gryphus) is one of the largest flying birds in the world, with a wingspan of up to 3.3 meters and a weight of up to 15 kilograms. Native to the Andes Mountains and adjacent Pacific coasts of South America, it feeds primarily on carcasses, playing a crucial role in the ecosystem by preventing the spread of disease. Andean condors mate for life and have a slow reproductive rate, typically laying a single egg every two years, with a lifespan of up to 50 years. Threatened by habitat loss, poisoning and hunting, conservation efforts, including breeding programs and reintroduction initiatives, are underway to protect this iconic species, a national symbol in several South American countries.
The reverse shows Mount Aconcagua, at 6,959 meters, is the highest peak in the Americas and is located in the Andes Mountains of Argentina, near the Chilean border. Known as one of the "Seven Summits", this mountain was first conquered in 1897 by Matthias Zurbriggen. The ascent is mainly by the normal route, considered technically easy but demanding due to the altitude, and by the Polish Glacier route, more difficult. The climate is extreme, with strong winds and low temperatures.