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2 Bolivianos Eduardo Abaroa
2017 year| Stainless steel | 6.4 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Bolivia (Banco Central de Bolivia) |
| Period | Plurinational State (2009-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 2 Bolivianos 2 BOB = USD 0.29 |
| Currency | Second boliviano (1986-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 6.4 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#130203 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Picture of Eduardo Abaroa a national hero in the War of the Pacific.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
Eduardo
Abaroa
2017
2 BOLIVIANOS
Translation:
Unity is strength
Eduardo
Abaroa
2017
2 Bolivianos
Edge
Plain
Comment
Bolivia issued a set of 4 coins, towards the territorial claims to Chile, for the region they took from Bolivia; out of the territorial question, the importance for Bolivia is that region was their access to sea. Nowadays Bolivia has no seashores. This is the first time Bolivia issues commemorative circulating coins.Eduardo Abaroa Hidalgo was born at San Pedro de Atacama, a location that at the moment was part of Bolivia. During the Pacific War, with Chile, he joined the Bolivian Army, durin Chilean invasion, he led the civilian resistance in Topáter battle, where he lost his life, defending a bridge.
Abaroa is considered one of the main hero of the Pacific War, and was awarded the grade of colonel after death.
Interesting fact
The 2 Bolivianos (Eduardo Abaroa) 2017 coin from Bolivia features a unique design that honors the country's national hero, Eduardo Abaroa. Abaroa was a Bolivian military officer and politician who played a significant role in Bolivia's struggle for independence from Spain. The coin's design includes an image of Abaroa on the obverse side, along with the coin's denomination and the country's coat of arms. The reverse side features an image of the Andes mountain range, which is a symbol of Bolivia's natural beauty and rich cultural heritage. This coin is a commemorative issue, meaning that it was produced to honor a specific event or person, and it is not a regular circulating coin. It is made of stainless steel and weighs 6.4 grams, making it a unique and collectible item for coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Bolivianos (Eduardo Abaroa) 2017 coin.
