Venezuela 1989 bolivar

large date, KM Y52a.2

from the Acanthite collection

small date, KM Y52a.1

from the Acanthite collection

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The name 'Republica de Venezuela' replaced 'Estados Unidos de Venezuela' on all coinage from 1953. Bolivar fractionals and multiples continued to be silver until 1965, at which point they were switched to nickel. Shown is a 1989 bolivar. The small letter variety was minted in Schwerte, Germany, and the large letter variety was minted in Werdohl. The obverse features the portrait of Simon Bolivar, recognized as liberator of the Venezuelans from rule by the Spanish. The portrait was designed by Albert Barre in Paris. The reverse features the coat of arms, denomination, and date.

Recorded mintage: 600,000,000 of Y52a.2 plus 370,000,000 of Y52a.1.

Specifications: 4.20 g, nickel-clad steel, 23 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y52a.1 (small date) or Y52a.2 (large date).

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1948 ¼ bolivar
• 1989 25 centimos
• 1989 50 centimos
• 1989 2 bolivares
• 1989 5 bolivares
• Coins and currency dated 1989
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