Blue on multicolor underprint. On the right, portrait of Simon Bolivar inside an oval from unknown author; in the center, the denomination value `500`, with the denomination and the payment clause below. On the top, the issuer name; in each corner the denomination value `500`.
Reverse description
Blue print. On the left, inside a circle, the Coat of Arms. On the right, the denomination value `500`. On the top, the issuer name; on the bottom, the denomination in words and the denomination value `500` above.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA
CARACAS
500
QUINIENTOS BOLÍVARES
PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR
EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO
FECHA
DIC. 16-1940
AMERICAN BANK NOTE COMPANY (Translation: Central Bank of Venezuela Caracas Five Hundred Bolivares Payable at Bearer in Bank Offices Date December 16th., 1940)
Reverse lettering
BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA
500
QUINIENTOS BOLÍVARES (Translation: Central Bank of Venezuela 500 Five Hundred Bolivares)