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Obverse
Piece bbcv50bs-ba01-c7 (Obverse)
Photo from piece bbcv50bs-ba01-c7: Design B, Type A. Date Febrero 26 1953. Serie C7
Photograph credits: Convención Numismática Valencia
Reverse
Piece bbcv50bs-ba01-c7 (Reverse)
Photo from piece bbcv50bs-ba01-c7: Design B, Type A. Date Febrero 26 1953. Serie C7
Photograph credits: Convención Numismática Valencia
Characteristics
  • Identification Code: bbcv50bs-ba
  • Identification by Sergio Sucre: 50B
  • Size: 156 x 69 mm (6.14 x 2.72 in.)
  • Obverse: Design in black with frame-like border. On the left, portrait of Simon Bolivar inside an oval from unknown author. On the right, the denomination in words "CINCUENTA BOLÍVARES" «fifty Bolívares». In the center, the denomination value "50" with the payment clause "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" «Payments to the Bearier in the Offices of the Bank» in two parts. On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela». In each corner the denomination value "50".
  • Reverse: Design in orange with frame-like border. In the center, Monument to Carabobo by Antonio Rodríguez del Villar, site which Bolívar achieved the independence of Venezuela on June 24th 1821. On the left, the denomination value "50". On the right, Coat of Arms. On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela». On the bottom, the denomination in words "CINCUENTA BOLÍVARES" «fifty Bolívares». In each corner the denomination value "50".
  • Common name: This design had as common name "Orejón" (big ears) and it was retired out of circulation early because the inhabitants rejected the exaggerated and ugly engraving of Simon Bolivar.
  • Signatures: "Presidente" «President» and "Primer Vice presidente" «First Vicepresident»
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SCWPM Piece Code Date Serie Amount
Note
P40bbcv50bs-ba01-c7 Entry with photo Febrero 26 1953
C7
744,000
P40bbcv50bs-ba02-c7 Entry with photo Julio 23 1953
C7
48,000
SCWPM Piece Code Date Serie Amount
Note
N/Lbbcv50bs-bas Entry with photoNo date
C7
20?
Stamped on both faces with two printer oval seals "SPECIMEN / NO VALUE", in red (not perfored). Unnumbered specimen. Known 10 - 19. Estimated 1 - 20
N/Lbbcv50bs-bas2 Entry without photo (C)No date
A7
-
No Specimen stamp
N/Lbbcv50bs-bas3 Entry without photo (C)No date
C7
-
"CANCELLED" pinch holes.
N/Lbbcv50bs-bas4 Entry with photoNo date
C7
60?
Stamped on both faces "SPECIMEN" with printer oval seal "SPECIMEN / NO VALUE" in red (perfored). Numbered specimen. Known 34 - 52. Estimated 1 - 60
Legend
Piece information
No change
Unconfirmed (C)
Added recently (N)
Deprecated (E)
Updated (A)
Unverified (V)
In revision (R)
  • Unconfirmed: Referenced piece that it's not confirmed the existence.
  • Added recently: Piece added since 9 October, 2024
  • Deprecated: Piece deleted and no longer valid.
  • Updated: Piece updated since 9 October, 2024
  • Unverified: Piece that should exists but no verified piece is known.
  • In revision: Catalogued piece that is under revision.

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N/L Not Listed in Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (SCWPM)
XX.XXX.XXX ? Estimated amount, not confirmed
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)
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