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5 Céntimos 'Puya'
| Issuer | Venezuela |
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| Year | 1945-1948 |
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| Value | 5 Centimos (5 céntimos) (0.05 VEB) |
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| Obverse description | The Venezuelan national coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting a quartered shield with a galloping white horse in the lower section, a sheaf of wheat in the upper left quarter, and crossed swords and flags with a fasces in the upper right quarter. An arc of seven five-pointed stars surmounts the shield. The circular legend ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA runs along the upper periphery, and the date appears in the lower exergue. The entire design is enclosed within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | ESTADOS UNIDOS DE VENEZUELA 1945 (Translation: United States of Venezuela 1945) |
| Reverse description | The denomination numeral '5' is prominently displayed in the upper centre of the field, with the inscription CENTIMOS directly below. The entire denomination is enclosed within a wreath composed of two symmetrical branches bearing broad leaves and clusters of berries, tied at the base with a floral ornament. The design is contained within a beaded border. |
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