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1 Bolívar
1954 (1955) year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 5 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1953-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1954 (1955) |
| Value | 1 Bolivar (1 bolívar) (1 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#7034 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Bust left flanked with legend. Engraver's name at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bolívar 1954 (1955) coin from Venezuela is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was issued in 1955, just a year after the ousting of the authoritarian leader Marcos Pérez Jiménez, who had ruled Venezuela for over a decade. The country was facing high inflation, currency devaluation, and widespread poverty, which led to significant changes in the monetary system. The 1 Bolívar coin was one of the new currency designs introduced during this time, and it was made of silver and copper to increase its durability and value. Despite the challenges faced by Venezuela during this period, the coin remains a valuable collector's item and a symbol of the country's resilience and economic recovery.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 (1955) | 13500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Bolívar 1954 (1955) coin.
