Venezuela 2001 50 bolivares

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 2001 fifty bolivares, 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 originally designed by Albert Barre in Paris over a century before. The reverse features the coat of arms, denomination, and date.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specifications: 6.58 g, nickel-clad steel.

Catalog reference: KM Y82.

Sources:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.

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