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2 Bolívares
| Silver (.835) (83.5% silver, 16.5% copper) | 10 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1953-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1960-1965 |
| Value | 2 Bolivars (2 bolívares) (2 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (83.5% silver, 16.5% copper) |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#7775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Bust left, flanked with legend. Privy marks and engraver's name at base.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
The 1965 coins were minted by the British Royal Mint but show the same Paris privy marks as the 1960 coins minted in Paris.Interesting fact
The 2 Bolívares coin from Venezuela, minted between 1960 and 1965, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver, it was not minted with the traditional 99.9% silver purity, but rather with a unique alloy composition of 83.5% silver and 16.5% copper. This makes it stand out from other silver coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 | 7170000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Bolívares 1960-1965 coin.
