| Issuer | Venezuela |
|---|---|
| Year | 1997 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Value | 500 Bolivars (500 bolívares) (500 VEB) |
| Currency | Bolivar (1879-2007) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.81 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 31 December 2011 |
| Reference(s) | Y#74, NCV#mv500bs-fa01p |
| Obverse description | Coat of arms with legend at top. Fineness, weight, value and date at bottom. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | • BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA • LEY 900 • 31,10 GRS • 500 BOLIVARES • 1997 (Translation: Venezuela Central Bank 0.900 31.1 grams 500 Bolivares 1997) |
| Reverse description | Busts of Manuel Gual & José María España with legend at top, names at bottom and commemoration dates at base. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BICENTENARIO DE LA CONSPIRACIÓN 1797*1997 MANUEL GUAL * JOSE MARIA ESPAÑA (Translation: Bicentennial of the Conspiracy 1797-1997) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1997 - Proof - 10 000 |
| Numisquare ID | 9900927790 |
| Comments |