Venezuela 1998 100 bolivares

from the Acanthite collection

from the Acanthite 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 became nickel in composition.

Shown is a 1998 hundred bolivares minted in Caracas. The obverse features the portait 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: unknown.

Specifications: nickel-clad steel.

Catalog reference: KM Y78.

Sources:

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

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• 1990 5 bolivares
• 1998 10 bolivares
• 1998 20 bolivares
• 1998 50 bolivares
• 1998 500 bolivares
• 2000 10 bolivares
• Coins and currency dated 1998
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