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© Ben-jamin (CC0)
5 Bolivianos
2017 year| Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring (Core: 89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, Tin 1%) | 5.1 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Bolivia |
|---|---|
| Period | Plurinational State (2009-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 2017 |
| Value | 5 Bolivianos 5 BOB = USD 0.72 |
| Currency | Second boliviano (1986-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: aluminium bronze centre in stainless steel ring (Core: 89% Copper, 5% Aluminium, 5% Zinc, Tin 1%) |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#112318 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 20% |
Reverse
Value within inner circle, circular motto within outer beaded circle, date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LA UNION ES LA FUERZA
5
BOLIVIANOS
• 2017 •
Translation:
Unity is strength
5
Bolivianos
2017
Edge
Reeded
Comment
New material in comparison to the old 5 Bolivianos.A newspaper article about the new coin in Spanish: http://www.lostiempos.com/actualidad/economia/20170328/banco-central-renueva-moneda-5-bolivianos
In short, it explains the main difference is a more brilliant material on center, being the same design as a previous issue (KM 219), also states that all previous issues are still valid (KM 219, from 2010 and 2012; and KM# 212 from 2001 and 2004)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Bolivianos 2017 coin from Bolivia is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with an aluminum bronze center surrounded by a stainless steel ring. This distinctive design element sets it apart from other coins and makes it stand out in the world of numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Bolivianos 2017 coin.
