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10 Bolívares magnetic
| Nickel clad steel | 2.33 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Bolivarian Republic (1999-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2000-2002 |
| Value | 10 Bolivars (10 bolívares) (10 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 2.33 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#9506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Bust left, flanked with legend and engraver's name at base. Inside heptagon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 10 Bolívares coin from Venezuela, issued between 2000 and 2002, has a unique feature - it is magnetic. This is due to the use of nickel clad steel in its composition, which gives it a distinctive magnetic property. This feature was introduced as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to distinguish genuine coins from fake ones.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 80000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2001 | 70000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Bolívares (magnetic) 2000-2002 coin.
