: Design on black, with frame-like border. On the left, portrait of Simon Bolivar inside an oval from unknown author. In each corner the value "50". In the center, the value "50" inside a rosette; below the denomination in words "CINCUENTA BOLÍVARES" and the payment clause "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" below. On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA", with a serial number in each side. In the center, below the issuer name, the word "CARACAS".
: Design on orange. On the left, inside a rosette, the value "50". On the right, inside a circle, the Coat of Arms. In each corner the value "50". In the bottom the denomination in words "CINCUENTA BOLÍVARES". On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA".
: The design is similar to Design A, Type A, with a change of the lowest motto in the Coat of Arms from "EEUU DE VENEZUELA" to "REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA" (Republic of Venezuela), due to the country name change by the new constitution.
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