: Design on blue-violet. On the right, portrait of Simon Bolivar from unknown author painted in Haiti. On the left, watermarks zone. In the center, the value "500". On the top, the denomination in words "QUINIENTOS BOLÍVARES". On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" with the payment clause "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" above. In each corner, the value "500". The serial numbers are located in the upper left (in black) and bottom right (in red).
: The design is similar to Design E, Type A, with details in the engraving of the portrait, mainly in the hair and shadows.
: Design on blue-violet. In each corner, orchid Catesetum pileatum with the Coat of Arms at top left. On the right, watermarks zone. On the top, the denomination in words "QUINIENTOS BOLÍVARES". On the bottom, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA". In each corner, the value "500".
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