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This site catalogs and show information about coins and banknotes from Venezuela, to help the difusion of this patrimony to the world and our country.

The information contained in this website is in constant expansion, remaining only to be catalogued essais coins, patterns and trial strikes. Maybe there are some rare pieces that are not in the catalog, mostly specimen notes and notes issued before 1940. We welcome any comments, corrections, new information or pictures.

Due to the dynamic of numismatic market, this site cannot provide the value of numismatic pieces, however as a guide, many prices are related to rarity, conservation, supply and demand. There are some catalogs that may help to get an approximate value, which is listed at Bibliography inside the References section. Other source of prices could be auction websites, like ebay and numismatic stores.

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Piece bbcv100bs-aa19-a7 (Obverse)

Photograph of the Obverse of the piece bbcv100bs-aa19-a7. Banknote from the Banco Central de Venezuela, with a face value of 100 Bolívares, Date Enero 03 1946, serie "A7", and classified in Design A, Type A. Photograph credits: Numisur
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New bibliography "Coins and Banknotes of Venezuela, 500 years in the trade"

July 25th, 2010



There is a new book Coins and Banknotes of Venezuela, 500 years in the trade by Carlos Alberto Camacho Castellanos which describes the economic and trading systems used since pre-hispanic era of Venezuela to the modern era, ranging from the use of barter, tokens, coins and banknotes. Illustrated with photographs, describes the monetary instruments used. It also describes the value of goods and services at different times to illustrate the evolution of the economy.

Curious banknote of 2000 Bolívares with date Febrero 10 1998 and incorrect serie E8

July 11th, 2010

Piece bbcv2000bs-ab02,e (Obverse)

Piece bbcv2000bs-ab02,e (Obverse, partial)

Some time ago it has been received reports about banknotes of 2000 Bolívares with date Febrero 10 1998 and serie "E8". However, through bibliography and information exchange, it has been known that there was never an official issue with the serie "E8" with this date instead only in Agosto 06 1998. Based on this information, this authentic piece are print error, maybe during the letterpress printing which instead the serie prefix "D", it was printed the prefix "E". This piece is identified as bbcv2000bs-ab02,e. Thanks to Alexis Hernández and Jorje Díaz for the report.

New banknote of 50 Bolívares Fuerte, date Diciembre 19 2008 and replacement serie Z8

July 4th, 2010

Piece bbcv50bsf-ab01r (Obverse)

There is a new banknote in circulation of 50 Bolívares Fuerte with date "Diciembre 19 2008" and replacement serie Z8. This piece is identified as bbcv50bsf-ab01r and classified in Design A, Type B. Thanks to Gabriel Rojas for the report.

New banknote of 100 Bolívares Fuerte, date Diciembre 19 2008 and serie C8

June 27th, 2010

Piece bbcv100bsf-ab01-c8 (Obverse)

There is a new banknote in circulation of 100 Bolívares Fuerte with date "Diciembre 19 2008" and serie C8. This piece is identified as bbcv100bsf-ab01-c8 and classified in Design A, Type B. Thanks to Jorje Díaz, Pasquale Ciccariello and Gabriel Rojas for the report.

New banknote of 20 Bolívares Fuerte, date Mayo 24 2007 and serie F8

June 20th, 2010

Piece bbcv20bsf-aa02-f8 (Obverse)

There is a new banknote in circulation of 20 Bolívares Fuerte with date "Mayo 24 2007" and serie F8. This piece is identified as bbcv20bsf-aa02-f8 and classified in Design A, Type A. Thanks to Gabriel Rojas and Pasquale Ciccariello for the report.

New banknote of 50 Bolívares Fuerte, date Diciembre 19 2008 and serie E8

June 20th, 2010

Piece bbcv50bsf-ab01-e8 (Obverse)

There is a new banknote in circulation of 50 Bolívares Fuerte with date "Diciembre 19 2008" and serie E8. This piece is identified as bbcv50bsf-ab01-e8 and classified in Design A, Type B. Thanks to Gabriel Rojas and Jorje Díaz for the report.

Feasible new coin of 2 Bolívares Fuerte

June 13th, 2010

Coin illustration with number 2

Through a press release from the Banco Central de Venezuela about an International Bidding, there has been known the intention to purchase coin blanks for minting the new 2 BsF coin and other known denominations except 1 and 12 1/2 Céntimos Fuertes. The design and characteristics of this new denomination is unknown.

Confirmed banknote of 10 Bolívares Fuerte, date Marzo 20 2007 and serie J8

June 6th, 2010

Piece bbcv10bsf-aa01-j8 (Obverse)

After more than two years after being added. It has been confirmed the existence of the banknote of 10 Bolívares Fuerte from the Banco Central de Venezuela with date "Marzo 20 2007", serie J8. This piece is identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01-j8 and classified in Design A, Type A. Thanks to Gabriel Rojas, Pasquale Ciccariello and Carlos Ortega

New coin variety of 25 Céntimos Fuerte, with date 2007

May 30th, 2010

Piece mv25ctsf-aa01v2 (Obverse) Piece mv25ctsf-aa01v2 (Reverse)

Piece mv25ctsf-aa01v2 (Reverse, partial)

There is a new coin variety of 25 Céntimos Fuerte with date "2007". This piece is identified as mv25ctsf-aa01v2 and classified in Design A, Type A. In this variety, the beading is separated from the rim and the relief is high.

10th Numismatic Convention of Caracas, Venezuela

May 23rd, 2010

Poster of  the 10th Numismatic Convention of Caracas, June 2010

Numisur Casa de Subastas is pleased in inviting to participate in X Numismatic Convention of Caracas, to be celebrated on Sunday June 13th 2010, in Hotel J.W. Marriott - Reveron Hall, from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

The Convention will count on the participation of national and international exhibitors. Also the Banco Central de Venezuela (current banknotes and coins issuer) and the Instituto Postal Telegráfico IPOSTEL (stamps issuer) will be present as institutional presence.

There will be an exhibition of Bolivarians medals minted in Europe and Asia, venezuelan drink covers, samples of curiosities from 1895 through 1930, postcads of Cipriano Castro, including unpublished photos from beginning of 20th century.

The assistants will be able to acquire coins, currencies, tokens, medals, books and goods related to numismatic collecting.

Exposition Booth in the Numismatic Convention

For the interested ones in participating like exhibitors in the X Numismatic Convention of Caracas, there are booth available in rent, to the sale and exhibition of articles related to the numismatic collecting. For any additional information, you can communicate with:

Numisur Casa de Subastas C.A.

2da. Av. de las Delicias,
Edificio 22 de Mayo, Local A,
Sabana Grande - Caracas.
Phone +58-212-761-1952. email: numisur@cantv.net /numisur @gmail.com

New coin of 25 Céntimos Fuerte, with date 2010

May 23rd, 2010

Piece mv25ctsf-ba01 (Obverse) Piece mv25ctsf-ba01 (Reverse)

There is a new coin in circulation of 25 Céntimos Fuerte with date "2010". This piece is identified as mv25ctsf-ba01 and classified in Design B, Type A. Thanks to Emilio Orta, Omar Guerra, Pedro Navarro, Pasquale Ciccariello, Jonathan Goncalves, Andres Villasuso and Gabriel Rojas for the report.

Serial range for 10 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote, date Marzo 20, 2007

May 16th, 2010

Piece bbcv10bsf-aa01r3 (Obverse)

Thanks to a commentary from Eduardo Sudnicki, following a research and reviewing 10 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote piece identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01r, the serial range will be split, due to the lack of evidence of existence of a piece with serial number between Z00784294 (last known piece) and Z02077409 (first known piece), hence there would be an estimated serial number interruption at Z00787500-Z02000000. At a glance, there is no graphic difference between both intervals. This third interval is identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01r3.

It's known that there was three printers that printed the banknotes with this date, so, there should be three serial number range of replacement banknotes, maybe this one would be printed by the Chilean Print and Minting House, however, the serial number style is different to the piece printed by this printer, (serial prefix g8), hence the printer of this third interval will be meanwhile unknown.

New 200 Bolívares Fuerte coins (Bicentenary of the start of the independence movement)

May 16th, 2010

Piece mv200bsf-aa01 (Obverse) Piece mv200bsf-aa01 (Reverse)
Piece mv200bsf-ab01 (Obverse) Piece mv200bsf-ab01 (Reverse)
There are two new 200 Bolívares Fuerte conmemorative coins about Bicentenary of the start of the independence movement. These pieces were identified as mv200bsf-aa01 and classified as Design A, Type A for the gold one, and identified as mv200bsf-ab01 under Design A, Type B for the silver.

New 200 Bolívares Fuerte coins (Bicentenary of the disembarkation in La Vela de Coro)

May 16th, 2010

Piece mv200bsf-ba01 (Obverse) Piece mv200bsf-ba01 (Reverse)
Piece mv200bsf-bb01 (Obverse) Piece mv200bsf-bb01 (Reverse)
There are two new 200 Bolívares Fuerte conmemorative coins about (Bicentenary of the disembarkation in La Vela de Coro. These pieces were identified as mv200bsf-ba01 and classified as Design B, Type A for the gold one, and identified as mv200bsf-bb01 under Design B, Type B for the silver.

New 50 Bolívares Fuerte serie F8 banknote, date Diciembre 19, 2008

May 10th, 2010

Piece bbcv50bsf-ab01-f8 (Obverse)

There are in circulation, the 50 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Diciembre 19, 2008" and serie F8. This piece was identified as bbcv50bsf-ab01-f8 and classified as Design A, Type B. Thanks to Jorje Díaz for the report.

New 5 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote, date Mayo 24, 2007

April 11th, 2010

Piece bbcv5bsf-aa02r (Obverse)

There are in circulation the 5 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote serie Z8 with date "Mayo 24, 2007". This piece was identified as bbcv5bsf-aa02r and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to Eduardo Sudnicki for the report.

American Bank Note Company Archives Auction, Part V

February 28th, 2010



Archives International Auctions and Dr.Robert Schwartz Present the Historic American Bank Note Company Archives Auction, Part V of Worldwide Banknotes, Stocks, Bonds and Security Printing Ephemera on April 15th and 16th, 2010 in Englewood, New Jersey. U.S.A.

Rare and unique Banknotes from Russia, Mexico, China, Brazil, Canada, U.S., Venezuela, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, New Zealand, Poland, Philippines and many other countries along with hundreds of exciting and historic Stocks, Bonds and security printing ephemera to be auctioned

Dr.Robert Schwartz has announced the fifth installment of the American Bank Note Company Archives Auction to be held in Englewood, New Jersey. It will include between 1500 to 1800 lots of historic and rare U.S. and worldwide banknotes, stocks, bonds and security printing ephemera auctioned over a two day period. Rare banknotes, stocks and bonds will be offered and include items from Russia, Mexico, China, Brazil, Canada, U.S., Venezuela, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Cuba, Chile, Poland, Colombia, Indonesia, Laos, Philippines, Greece and numerous other countries.

Catalogs will be available mid march, 2010. Please call us a (201) 567-1130, email us at robert@archivesinternational.com or Fax us at (201) 871-4345 to be placed on our catalog list. Catalogs are available for new bidders at $15 each including shipping for a full color and fully illustrated catalog. Bidders in our previous ABN auctions should have one sent to them automatically, but please contact us to make certain we do not overlook you.

The auction will also be viewable online at http://www.archivesinternational.com the beginning of March.

The auction will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Englewood, New Jersey. Our upcoming auction will include many Banknote and Stock and Bond rarities including over 900 lots of World Wide and U.S. banknotes and related security printing production material and over 500+ lots of historic and rare stocks, bonds and security printing ephemera.

* Extremely Rare banknote from Italy, Banco Italo Germanica, 1871-72, 500 Lire, Specimen Banknote by BW&C. A 250 Lire specimen note from the same series will also be included in the auction.
* Extremely Rare Russian, R.S.F.F.R., 1000 Gold Rubles, 1923 (1924) Specimen, P-175, that has rarely if ever come to auction before in the U.S.
* A 600+ year old 1 Kuan "Ming Note" and 180+ lots of Issued, Proof, Specimen and Essay
* Banknotes from China including many rare and desirable notes that are rarely if ever seen at auction
* Iran, Imperial Bank of Persia, 100 Tomans Unlisted Specimen from 1911
* Government of India, 10 Rupees, 1900 dated banknote and additional Indian material
* A group of Banknotes from Poland including rare Polish Banknote Specimens
* 50+ Lots of U.S. Obsolete Banknotes and Scrip Notes
* Banco Internacional De Costa Rica Unique banknote Printing Plate. Over 500 Issued, Specimen and Proof Stocks and Bonds including World Wide, U.S., Railroads, Mining, Aviation, Sports and numerous other topics included
* A Russian collection of Imperial, Provisional and Soviet Era banknotes put together during the "Cold War" era in the 1960 to 1980\'s by a west coast oceanographer who traveled many times to Russia during this period
* Kingdom of Hawaii Proof Notes, including a PMG graded $50, $100 and the $500 Certificate of Deposit "King" of Hawaii notes
* 50+ lots of Rare Imperial Bank of China Remainder or Proof with large margins recently discovered in England

ARCHIVES INTERNATIONAL AUCTIONS
c/o DR.ROBERT SCHWARTZ
200 CENTRAL PARK SOUTH, SUITE 212
NEW YORK, NY 10019
Phone:(201) 567-1130
Fax: (201) 871-4345
email: robert@archivesinternational.com

For additional information about the auction, how to participate in it and to view images of items offered in the auction, please view our website at:
http://www.archivesinternational.com this will be a live auction that can be attended in person. we will also offer internet bidding, phone bidding, absentee bidding by fax, email or internet and agent bidding. Please contact us if you have any questions, need help with hotel reservations, or would like to participate in our upcoming auction.

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Englewood, New Jersey. Hotel Reservations and information:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
401 South Van Brunt Street
Englewood, NJ 07631
Telephone: (201) 871 2020
Fax: (201) 871-6904
Toll Free: (877) 424 2449

*Please contact us if you plan on attending the auction. We have a block of rooms available at the hotel at a discounted rate.

Third Convention of Collectors of Maracaibo

February 28th, 2010



You are invited to the "3rd. Maracaibo Collectors Convention", event being held on Saturday May 1th 2010, at the Hotel Kristoff.

The address where the event will be held is: Hotel Kristoff: Av 8 (Santa Rita) with Calle 68, Maracaibo, Venezuela

If you want to assist, and come from out of the town, we suggest the following hotels that are relatively close to where the event takes place:

Kristoff Hotel (****) - Av 8 (Santa Rita) - Phone. +58-261-2004000
(*****) Lake Hotel - Av 2 (The Miracle) - Phone. +58-261-7944222
Hotel Santa Barbara (**) - Av 3F with Calle 72 - Phone. +58-261-7926405
Cumberland Hotel (***) - Calle 86-A between Santa Rita and Bella Vista - Phone. +58-261-7222224
El Paseo Hotel (*****) - Av 1B (Sector El Milagro) - Phone. +58-261-7922266
ApartHotel President (***) - Av 11 - Phone. +58-261-7983133
Hotel Gran Delicias (***) - Av 15 (Delicias) - Phone. +58-261-7976111

If you are interested in renting a table, we have tables with as follows: 1.80 mts. X 0,50 mts. - Bs 650.00

Prices subject to change by conditions of the hotel.

Payment of the table must be made before April 16th.

Any additional questions or queries you can do to any of the following addresses:

coleccionistasdemaracaibo@hotmail.com
coleccionistasdemaracaibo@gmail.com

New 5 Bolívares Fuerte serie F8 banknote, date Mayo 24, 2007

February 15th, 2010

Piece bbcv5bsf-aa02-f8 (Obverse)

There are in circulation, the 5 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Mayo 24, 2007" and serie F8. This piece was identified as bbcv5bsf-aa02-f8 and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to Alexis Hernández, Pasquale Ciccariello, Alexi Blanco and Gabriel Rojas for the report.

New 2 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote, date Diciembre 19, 2008

February 15th, 2010

Piece bbcv2bsf-ab01r (Obverse)

There are in circulation the 2 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote serie Z8 with date "Diciembre 19, 2008". This piece was identified as bbcv2bsf-ab01r and classified as Design A, Type B. Thanks to Alexis Hernández and Eduardo Sudnicki for the report.
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