1000 Bolívares 2005 front 1000 Bolívares 2005 back
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1000 Bolívares

2005 year
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring 8.35 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Venezuela
Period
Bolivarian Republic (1999-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
2005
Value
1000 Bolivars (1000 bolívares) (1000&nbspVEB)
Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition
Bimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight
8.35 g
Diameter
24 mm
Thickness
2.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
31 December 2011
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#5482
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Bust left with engraver's name at base. Legend on outer circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• BOLÍVAR • LIBERTADOR
BARRE

Translation: Bolivar Liberator

Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre

Edge

Smooth with inscription, alternated upright and inverted

Lettering: BCV 1000 0001 ΛƆB BCV1000 0001ΛƆB

Translation: Venezuela Central Bank 1000 Bolivares

Comment

A double-neck variety exists: