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Differences in Quoted Prices of Gold and Foreign Currency - Summary of Difference in Quoted Prices of Gold and Foreign Currency (Detail) - ARS ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Difference in quoted prices of gold and foreign currency [line items] |  |  |
Translation of foreign currency assets and liabilities into pesos | $ 3,277,757 | $ (193,842) | $ (7,014,412)
Income from foreign currency exchange | 951,933 | 4,955,089 | 3,348,883
Total | $ 4,229,690 | $ 4,761,247 | $ (3,665,529)

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