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5000 Bolivars (Jose Antonio Paez) – Venezuela

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: 200th Anniversary of Jose Antonio Paez' birth

Venezuela

Context

Year: 1990

Issuer: Venezuela

Period:

Fourth Republic

(1953—1999)

Currency:

Bolivar

(1879—2007)

Demonetization: 31 December 2011

Total mintage: 10,000

Material

Diameter: 27 mm

Weight: 15.55 g

Gold weight: 14.00 g

Thickness: 2.02 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Gold

Standard: Silver half ounce

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

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References

Y: #65

Numista: #76024

Value

Exchange value: 5000 VEB

Bullion value: $2333.44

Obverse

Description:

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

Inscription:

•BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA•

LEY 900•15,55 GRS•5000 BOLIVARES•1990

Translation:

CENTRAL BANK OF VENEZUELA

LAW 900•15.55 GRS•5000 BOLIVARES•1990

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

Bust left, name above, dates below. Engraver's name at base of neck.

Inscription:

JOSE ANTONIO PAEZ

1780-1980

Script: Latin

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Mexican Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1990	—	10,000	Proof

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