1 Bolívar

€5,316.00
IssuerVenezuela
Year1960-1965
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Bolivar (1 bolívar) (1 VEB)
CurrencyBolivar (1879-2007)
CompositionSilver (.835)
Weight5 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness1.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Désiré-Albert Barre
In circulation to31 December 2011
Reference(s) Y#37a, NCV#mv1bs-bb
Obverse descriptionThe arms of Venezuela with a legend at the top and the value, date, weight, and fineness at the bottom
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering★REPÚBLICA DE VENEZUELA★ UN BOLÍVAR ★ 1960 ★ GR.5 LEI.835
(Translation: Venezuela Republic One Bolivar 1960 5 grams 0.835)
Reverse descriptionBust left flanked with legend and the engraver`s name and privy marks at the base
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR BARRE
(Translation: Bolivar Liberator Barre)
EdgeMilled
MintMonnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975)
Mintage1960  - NCV# mv1bs-bb01; Paris Mint; Thin letters - 30 000 000
1960  - NCV# mv1bs-bb01v2; Paris Mint; Thick letters -
1965  - NCV# mv1bs-bb02; British Royal Mint - 20 000 000
Catalog ID2213101750
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