4000 Pesos Bolivianos (Year of the Child) 1979 front 4000 Pesos Bolivianos (Year of the Child) 1979 back
4000 Pesos Bolivianos (Year of the Child) 1979 photo
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4000 Pesos Bolivianos Year of the Child

1979 year
Gold (.900) 17.17 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Bolivia
Period
Republic (1825-2009)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
4000 Pesos Bolivianos (4000&nbspBOP)
Currency
Peso boliviano (1963-1986)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
17.17 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#43839
Rarity index
89%

Reverse

A seated child playing flute near a lake shore, mountain landscape in the background. All this flanked by the Unicef logo at left and International Year of the Child logo at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
$b.4000.
1979

Edge

Eeded

Interesting fact

The 4000 Pesos Bolivianos (Year of the Child) 1979 coin from Bolivia is a unique piece that features a child's face on one side and the Bolivian coat of arms on the other. It was minted to commemorate the International Year of the Child, which was declared by the United Nations in 1979. The coin's design was created by Bolivian artist and sculptor, Marina Núñez del Prado.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 CHI 6315 - - - - - -

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