1 Bolívar 1989-1990 front 1 Bolívar 1989-1990 back
1 Bolívar 1989-1990 photo
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1 Bolívar

 
Nickel clad steel 4.2 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
Fourth Republic (1953-1999)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1989-1990
Value
1 Bolivar (1 bolívar) (1&nbspVEB)
Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
4.2 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 2011
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#2973
Rarity index
5%

Reverse

Bust left flanked with legend and engraver's name at base.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE

Translation: Bolivar Liberator

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Y#52a.1 - 1989 Werdohl mint: smaller date letters, less detailed leaves, one corn hanging from left of shield
 Exist with or without accent in I of bolivar
Y#52a.2 - 1989 Schwerte mint: larger date letters, detailed leaves, some leaves missing, three loose corns falling from left of shield
Y#52a.2 - 1990 Mexico city mint: no lines behind horse in shield, detailed leaves, corn ear hanging from left of shield