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5 Bolívares
1973 year| Nickel | 15 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Period | Fourth Republic (1953-1999) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 5 Bolivars (5 bolívares) (5 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2011 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#2795 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Portrait of Simón Bolívar facing left, engraver's name below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE
Translation: Bolivar Liberator
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 5 Bolívares coin from Venezuela, minted in 1973, is interesting because it was made during a time of economic and political change in the country. The coin's nickel composition and 15g weight were deliberate choices to ensure durability and resistance to wear and tear, given the high circulation and usage of coins in everyday transactions. Additionally, the coin's design features the national emblem of Venezuela, the bald eagle, symbolizing strength, freedom, and pride. All these factors make the 5 Bolívares coin a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Bolívares 1973 coin.
