Venezuela 100 Bolivares Specimen Very Fine Banknote

Venezuela 100 Bolívares  (Commemorative Issue: 150th Anniversary of Simón Bolívar’s Death)

Issuer: Venezuela
Issuing Bank: Banco Central de Venezuela (Central Bank of Venezuela)
Ruling Authority: Fourth Republic (1953–1999)
Type: Circulating Commemorative Banknote
Year: 1980
Value: 100 Bolívares (100 VEB)
Currency: Bolívar (1879–2007)
Material: Paper
Size: 156 × 69 mm

Commemorative Theme

Issued to mark the 150th Anniversary of the Death of Simón Bolívar, the revered Venezuelan military and political leader known as "El Libertador."

Obverse Description

Printed in red tones.

• Right: Portrait of Simón Bolívar (the diplomat), based on the 1860 painting by Rita Matilde de la Peñuela (AITA).

• Center: Monument of Simón Bolívar by Pietro Tenerani, located at the Panteón Nacional.

• Left: Watermark area.

• Top Center: Text – "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" (Central Bank of Venezuela)

• Bottom Left & Top Right Corners: Denomination – "100"

• Below Bank Name: Text – "CIEN BOLÍVARES" (One Hundred Bolívares), payment clause – "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" (Payable to the bearer at the bank offices).

• Serial Numbers: Black, located at the top left and bottom right.

Reverse Description

Also in red tones.

• Right: Engraving of "Expedición de Los Cayos" (The Los Cayos Expedition) by Tito Salas.

• Left: Venezuelan Coat of Arms.

• Right Side: Watermark area.

• Top Center: Text – "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA"

• Bottom Center: Text – "CIEN BOLÍVARES"

• All Corners: Denomination – "100"

Script: Latin
Languages: Spanish
Notable Features: Watermark, commemorative design, historical art references

A collectible and historic piece ideal for numismatists and history enthusiasts.