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Banknotes in Bolívares : Banco Mercantil y Agrícola : Numismatic Catalog of VenezuelaPage Reference
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http://www.numismatica.info.ve/en/banknotes/bbma-bs.htm You can also access this page directly by using the code: bbma-bs Information about Banco Mercantil y Agrícola and the Monetary Unit BolívarHistorical overview Founded initialy as Banco Mercantil Americano in 1917, following in 1918 as Banco Neerlando Venezolano, and 1926 as Banco Mercantil y Agrícola, this bank issued banknotes until 1940 when the Central Bank began to be the only authorized institute to issue banknotes nationwide. This bank still functioning today as Banco Mercantil, name changed in 1982.Monetary Unit Name Bolívar of Silver (1879-1918)Bolívar of Gold (1918-1974) Bolívar (1974-2007) Monetary System 100 Céntimos = 1 BolívarTime Period From 1879 through December 31st 2007, which has been replaced by "Bolívar Fuerte".Monetary equivalence 5 Céntimos = 1 Centavo (Venezolano)1 Bolívar = 20 Centavo (Venezolano) 5 Bolívares = 1 Venezolano 1000 Bolívares = 1 Bolívar Fuerte Denominations10 Bolívares
20 Bolívares
100 Bolívares
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