Venezuela 2002 20 bolivares

from the Mountain Groan Collection

another specimen - from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

The name 'Republica Bolivariana de Venezuela' replaced 'Republica de Venezuela' on all coinage from 2000. Bolivar fractionals and multiples have a variety of compositions.

Shown is a 2002 twenty bolivares, composition nickel-clad steel, minted in Maracay (Venezuela). 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. This date is also recorded in aluminum-zinc.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 4.32 g, nickel-clad steel.

Catalog reference: KM Y81.

Sources:

• Cuhaj, George S., ed., Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-date 5th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2010.

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• 2001 20 bolivares
• 2004 20 bolivares
• 2002 50 bolivares
• 2004 50 bolivares
• 2002 100 bolivares
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