500 Bolivars – Venezuela

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Bicentennial of birth of General José Antonio Páez

Venezuela

Context

Year: 1990

Issuer: Venezuela

Period:

Fourth Republic

(1953—1999)

Currency:

Bolivar

(1879—2007)

Demonetization: 31 December 2011

Total mintage: 30,000

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: #64

Numista: #47653

Value

Exchange value: 500 VEB

Bullion value: $79.18

Obverse

Description:

National arms above, fineness, weight, value, and date below.

Inscription:

•BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA•

LEY 900 • 31,10 GRS • 500 BOLIVARES • 1990

Translation:

CENTRAL BANK OF VENEZUELA

LAW 900 • 31.10 GRS • 500 BOLIVARES • 1990

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Head of Paez facing left, name above, dates below. Engraver's name at base of neck.

Inscription:

JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ

BARRÉ

1790-1990

Translation:

JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ

BARRÉ

1790-1990

Script: Latin

Languages: Spanish, French

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Mexican Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1990	—	30,000	Proof

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