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© DMK Collection
20 Bolívares magnetic
| Nickel clad steel | 4.32 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Bolivarian Republic (1999-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2000-2002 |
| Value | 20 Bolivars (20 bolívares) (20 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 4.32 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 2.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#9508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Bust left flanked with legend and engraver's name at base. Inside heptagon.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 20 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 production, which gives it a distinctive magnetic properties. 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2002 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Bolívares (magnetic) 2000-2002 coin.
