Venezuela 2005 1000 bolivares

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite collection

from the Mountain Groan 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 2005 one thousand bolivares, bi-metallic, 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. The edge features the words 'BCV 1000' written four times.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 8.35 g, copper-nickel center in brass ring, 24 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM Y85.

Sources:

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

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• Coins and currency dated 2005
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