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Identification Code : bbcv20bs-fb
Size : 156mm x 69mm
Obverse : Design green over orange-pink security background. On the right, portrait of José Antonio Páez from unknown author. On the left, a white zone for watermarks. In each corner except bottom right, the value "20 ". In the center inside a rosette, the denomination in words "VEINTE BOLIVARES " and the payment clause below "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO ". On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA " with two serial number below.
Similarities in the design of the obverse : Based on the Design F , Type A , varies with the removal of the word "CARACAS ".. Also there are details in some adornments.
Reverse : Design green over orange-pink security background. In the center, Monument to Carabobo by Antonio Rodríguez del Villar, site which Bolívar achieved the independence of Venezuela on June 24th 1821. In each corner, the value "20 ". On the left, the Coat of Arms; on the right, a blank zone for watermarks. On the top, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA ". On the bottom, the denomination in words "VEINTE BOLIVARES ".
Similarities in the design of the reverse : Based on the Design F , Type A , with the removal of the printer name.
Circulation note : The note with date "Febrero 10 1998 " is the last issue in this denomination, and there will be not further printing in this denomination.
Identification by Sergio Sucre : 20H (Only the year 1981)
Piece listing
WPC
Piece Code
Date
Serie
Amount
Printer
Note
P63s bbcv20bs-fb01s Octubre 06, 1981 8
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Thomas de la Rue Limited Stamped "ESPECIMEN SIN VALOR " (specimen without value) in red and not perfored Detail
P63s bbcv20bs-fb01s2 Octubre 06, 1981 D8
-
Thomas de la Rue Limited Stamped "SPECIMEN " - "SPECIMEN " in red and perfored Detail
P63a bbcv20bs-fb01-d8 Octubre 06, 1981 D8
3,000,000
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63a bbcv20bs-fb01-e8 Octubre 06, 1981 E8
9,000,000
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63a bbcv20bs-fb01-f8 Octubre 06, 1981 F8
9,000,000
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63a bbcv20bs-fb01-g8 Octubre 06, 1981 G8
9,000,000
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63a bbcv20bs-fb01-h8 Octubre 06, 1981 H8
9,000,000
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63a bbcv20bs-fb01-j8 Octubre 06, 1981 J8
1,000,000
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
N/L bbcv20bs-fb02s Septiembre 07, 1989 8
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Thomas de la Rue Limited Stamped "ESPECIMEN SIN VALOR " (specimen without value) in red and not perfored Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-x8 Septiembre 07, 1989 X8
6,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-y7 Septiembre 07, 1989 Y7
999,999?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-y8 Septiembre 07, 1989 Y8
8,000,001?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-z7 Septiembre 07, 1989 Z7
999,999?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-z8 Septiembre 07, 1989 Z8
8,000,001?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-a8 Septiembre 07, 1989 A8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-b8 Septiembre 07, 1989 B8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-c8 Septiembre 07, 1989 C8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-d8 Septiembre 07, 1989 D8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-e8 Septiembre 07, 1989 E8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-f8 Septiembre 07, 1989 F8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-g8 Septiembre 07, 1989 G8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-h8 Septiembre 07, 1989 H8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-j8 Septiembre 07, 1989 J8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-j8,e Septiembre 07, 1989 J8
-
Thomas de la Rue Limited Misplaced serial number error Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-k8 Septiembre 07, 1989 K8
9,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
P63b bbcv20bs-fb02-l8 Septiembre 07, 1989 L8
6,000,000?
Thomas de la Rue Limited Detail
N/L bbcv20bs-fb03s Junio 05, 1995 8
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De la Rue International Limited Stamped "ESPECIMEN SIN VALOR " (specimen without value) in red and not perfored Detail
P63d bbcv20bs-fb03-a8 Junio 05, 1995 A8
32,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
P63d bbcv20bs-fb03-b8 Junio 05, 1995 B8
54,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
P63d bbcv20bs-fb03-c8 Junio 05, 1995 C8
54,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
P63d bbcv20bs-fb03-d8 Junio 05, 1995 D8
54,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
P63d bbcv20bs-fb03-e8 Junio 05, 1995 E8
46,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
N/L bbcv20bs-fb04s Febrero 10, 1998 8
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De la Rue International Limited Stamped "ESPECIMEN SIN VALOR " (specimen without value) in red and not perfored Detail
P63f bbcv20bs-fb04-e8 Febrero 10, 1998 E8
8,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
P63f bbcv20bs-fb04-f8 Febrero 10, 1998 F8
37,000,000?
De la Rue International Limited Detail
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XX.XXX.XXX ?
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