| Issuer | Venezuela |
| Year | 1965-1985 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 50 Centimos (50 céntimos) (0.50 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Dimensions | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | Désiré-Albert Barre |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2011 |
| Reference(s) | Y#41, Schön#51, NCV#mv50cts-ba |
| Obverse description | The shield is divided in the colours of the national flag. In the dexter chief, on a red field, wheat represents the union of the 20 states of the Republic existing at the time and the wealth of the nation. In sinister chief, on a yellow field, weapons (a sword, a sabre and three lances) and two national flags are tied by a branch of laurel, as a symbol of triumph in war. In base, on a deep blue field, a wild white horse (perhaps representing Simón Bolívar`s white horse Palomo) runs free, an emblem of independence and freedom. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | • REPÚBLICA DE VENEZUELA •
50 CENTIMOS • 1965 (Translation: Republic of Venezuela) |
| Reverse description | Bust of Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a leading role in the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama as sovereign states, independent of Spanish rule. Legend and engraver`s name at bottom. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BOLÍVAR LIBERTADOR
BARRE (Translation: Bolivar Liberator Barre) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | Royal Canadian Mint of Winnipeg,Canada (1976-date) Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London,United Kingdom (1810-1975) |
| Mintage | 1965 - Royal Mint; NCV# mv50cts-ba01 - 180 000 000 1985 - Royal Canadian Mint; NCV# mv50cts-ba02 - 50 000 000 |
| Catalog ID | 2912757220 |
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