Julio 30 1992

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Diciembre 08 1992

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Marzo 17 1994

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Obverse

Photograph credits: - Unregistered -

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Characteristics from Design A, Type B

Identification Code: bbcv1000bs-ab
Identification by Sergio Sucre: 1000B (May 1992), 100C (Dec 1992, 1994)
Size: 156 x 69 mm (6.14 x 2.72 in.)
Obverse: Design in red over a background in red, green and yellow. On the left, portrait of Simon Bolivar by Antonio Salas (1925) Serie letter a partial text of the Independence Act in micro-printing. On the right, watermarks zone. In the center, the denomination value "1000" with the denomination in words "MIL BOLÍVARES" «one thousand Bolívares» above. On the bottom, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela» with the payment clause "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" «Payments to the Bearier in the Offices of the Bank» above. In each corner but upper right corner, the denomination value "1000".
Reverse: Design in red and black. In the center, engraving of the painting "Firma del Acta de Independencia" by Juan Lovera. On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela» and the denomination in words "MIL BOLÍVARES" «one thousand Bolívares» below. On the bottom, the name of deputies that signed the Act of Independence. In the upper right corner Coat of Arms. In the bottom corners the denomination value "1000".
Design variations: The design is similar to Design A, Type A, with the correction of the typographical error in the word "Bolívares".

Characteristics

Identification Code: bbcv1000bs-ab03s
Piece type: Specimen banknote with date
Date: Marzo 17 1994
Serie: A8. Prefix A followed by 8 zeroes or digits
Amount: 700 (estimated). 100 pieces that maybe were only used (based on observations and reports, not official)
Printer: B.A. Banknote Company
Numbered specimen range: Estimated 000001 - 000700. Known 000612 - ???
Numbered specimen serie: 6. 6 digits
Note: Stamped on both faces "MUESTRA" (sample) in red (not perfored). Numbered specimen

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A banknote piece with unknown serie prefix or out of estimated or known serial interval does not necessarily means that it's a unique and rare piece.

Due to the absence of official information, piece distribution in the country, difficulties and limits to the inhabitants to access paper money, specially since 2017 approximately, make difficult the studies and estimation of banknote issues.

The warning apply also for known pieces due to the reserved information from collectors.

The precision and quality of the information depends on these previouly mentioned factors, received reports and social network information.

Signatures

Presidente «President»: Ruth de Krivoy
Primer Vice presidente «First Vicepresident»: Omar Bello Rodríguez

Identification in other catalogs

Qualitative code by Sergio Sucre: ebcv1000c/9403/24/a

NOTE: The piece identification from the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (SCWPM) used in this website is updated to: Specialized issues (7th edition - 1995), General issues 1368-1960 (14th edition - 2012) and Modern issues 1961-2019 (25th edition - 2019)

Recommended bibliography

Banknotes from the Banco Central de Venezuela (issues from 1940-March 1989) and Centralized banknote issues of Venezuela (issues from September 1989-2007) by Sergio Sucre Castillo, which have more details and deep information about banknote issues from Banco Central de Venezuela. If you are interested to purchase a copy you can contact the author at the email address in the bibliographic reference section.