½ Bolívar

Reverse

Bust facing left flanked with legend and the engraver's name at the bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE

Translation:
Bolivar Liberator
Barre

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Reeded

Comment

this currency was minted according to the standards of the Latin Union, although the latter had already been dissolved

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

cette monnaie a été frappée selon les standards de l'Union Latine bien que cette dernière fut déjà dissoute

Interesting fact

The ½ Bolívar coin from Venezuela was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. In the early 1940s, Venezuela was facing a severe economic crisis, including high inflation and currency devaluation. In response, the government introduced a new currency, the Bolívar, in 1944, with the ½ Bolívar coin being one of the denominations. The coin was made of silver (.835) and weighed 2.5 grams, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today. Despite the economic challenges of the time, the ½ Bolívar coin remains a symbol of Venezuela's rich history and cultural heritage.

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