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Tamanaco Indian Chiefs of Venezuela
| Location | Venezuela |
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| Year | 1955 |
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| Period | 20th century |
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| Reverse description | A hand grasping a bundle of crossed arrows is depicted in relief at the center of the field, symbolizing indigenous heritage. The series title CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA and the period designation SIGLO XVI arc prominently across the upper half, while the lower half bears the issuer name INTER-CHANGE BANK / SUIZA, the date 1955, and inscriptions specifying the total weight, fineness, and pure gold content. The weight and fineness legend PESO TOTAL GRAMOS 22.2 LEY 900 runs along the outer rim within a beaded border, with 20 GRAMOS DE ORO PURO along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse lettering | PESO TOTAL GRAMOS 22.2 LEY 900 CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA SIGLO XVI ACUÑACION INTER-CHANGE BANK SUIZA 1955 RC 20 GRAMOS DE ORO PURO |
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| Mintage | 1955 - Tugues mint (Caracas) |
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