500 Bolivars (Battle of Matasiete) – Venezuela

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 175th Anniversary of the Battle of Matasiete

Venezuela

Context

Year: 1992

Issuer: Venezuela

Period:

Fourth Republic

(1953—1999)

Currency:

Bolivar

(1879—2007)

Demonetization: 31 December 2011

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 35 mm

Weight: 31.1 g

Silver weight: 27.99 g

Thickness: 3.63 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Standard: Silver ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

Y: #69

Numista: #37249

Value

Exchange value: 500 VEB

Bullion value: $80.11

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms above; fineness, weight, value, and date below.

Inscription:

•BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA•

LEY 900 • 31,10 GRS • 500 BOLIVARES • 1992

Translation:

Central Bank of Venezuela

Law 900 • 31.10 GRS • 500 Bolivares • 1992

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Monument center, legend top, dates base.

Inscription:

BATALLA DE MATASIETE

1817 1992

Translation:

BATTLE OF MATASIETE

1817 1992

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
VDM Metals / Vereinigte Deutsche Metallwerke	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1992	—	10,000	Proof

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