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Welcome

This site has as goal to catalog and show information about coins and banknotes that have circulated in Venezuela, with help to the difusion of this patrimony to the world and our country.

The information contained in this website is in constant expansion, remaining only to be catalogued essais coins, patterns and trial strikes. Maybe there are some rare pieces that are not in the catalog, mostly specimen notes and notes issued before 1940. We welcome any comments, corrections, new information or pictures.

Due to the dynamic of numismatic market, this site cannot provide the value of numismatic pieces, however as a guide, many prices are related to rarity, conservation, supply and demand. There are some catalogs that may help to get an approximate value, which is listed at Bibliography inside the References section. Other source of prices could be auction websites, like ebay and numismatic stores.

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Piece mv5ctsf-aa01 (Obverse)

This photograph is from the piece mv5ctsf-aa01 ( Date 2007 ), a coin from Venezuela, with a face value of 5 Céntimos Fuerte, and classified under Design A, Type A.

Numismatic News

Confirmed 10 Bolívares Fuerte serie E8 banknote

June 29th, 2008

The circulation of the the 10 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie E8 has been confirmed. This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01-e8. Thanks to Emilio Orta for the report.

New 1000 Bolívares coin variety

June 22nd, 2008

There was detected a variety of 1000 Bolívares coin with date "2005", called "Double neck". This variety has a double neck next to the bust at lower left with a rotation of about 45 degrees. It was identified as mv1000bs-ba01v2.

6th Numismatic Convention and Special Auction of Caracas, Venezuela

May 27th, 2008

Cover of the 6th Special Auction of Numisur, Caracas 2008 To consolidate an space for the development of Venezuelan collecting, NumiSur is pleased to invite to participate in the 6th Numismatic Convention Caracas-Venezuela, to be held the day Sunday June 15th 2008, at Hotel J. W. Marriott - Michelena Hall, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

The Convention will count on the participation of national and international exhibitors, as well as speeches of numismatic interest, in charge of the Dr. Luis R. Ponte. The assistants will be able to acquire coins, banknotes-currencies, tickets, cards, medals, books and more.

During this event the lots of will be available for their exhibition. The auction will begin at 6:00 p.m.

The printed catalog will be available at NumiSur Casa de Subastas C.A., since Thursday May 29th 2008.

You can access the online Auction Catalog in their website http://www.numisur.com since Tuesday May 27th 2008. Also you can download the entire the catalog (Adobe Acrobat PDF file6.59 MiB) from this website.

Special Auction - Lots Exhibition
Previous appointment. To go to NumiSur Casa de Subastas C.A., from June 2nd through 13th 2008. You can send your order to numisur@cantv.net and numisur@gmail.com

Electronic Bid - Closed Bid
An alternative is offered as absentee bid for habitual clients, who sends the bid to numisur@cantv.net or numisur@gmail.com, mentioning name, last name, telephones of contact and lots of its interest with its respective offer. Those people interested in participating in this modality, who are not in our portfolio of clients, must ask for the verification of their data to make this option effective.

Exhibition Booth
For the interested ones in participating in Exhibition Booth, there are available place in rent, for the sale of articles related to the numismatic collecting.

For further information, you can reach them at:
Numisur Casa de Subastas C.A.
2da. Av. de las Delicias,
Edificio 22 de Mayo, Local A,
Sabana Grande - Caracas, Venezuela.
Teléfono +58-212-7611952
Email: numisur@cantv.net y numisur@gmail.com

Presentation of filatelic issues about New Banknotes and Coins family

May 4th, 2008

Invitation card for the Act of Issuance of Stamps by the New Banknotes and Coins FamilyThe Venezuelan Postal Service (Instituto Postal Telegráfico de Venezuela-IPOSTEL) and the Banco Central de Venezuela will present on Wednesday May 7th, 2008 the issuance of filatelic serie about the New Banknote and Coins family (Bolívar Fuerte).

Place: Auditorium, Banco Central de Venezuela
Address: Av. Urdaneta, Las Carmelitas corner, 24th floor
Time: 10:00 am

Glossary Section

April 27th, 2008

There is a new Glossary section, created to clarify some terms. It's located in the References section.

10 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote variant

April 20th, 2008

There is a variant of 10 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote serie Z8 with date "Marzo 20, 2007". This is based on the serial number style and a detected two distinct interval. This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01r2. Thanks to Carlos Ortega for the report..

Third variant of 1 Bolivar Fuerte Coin

April 19th, 2008

There is a new variety of the 1 Bolívar Fuerte coin with date "2007" identified as mv1bsf-aa01v3, based on the design of the variety #1. The surface of this one is brilliant. Thanks to Felipe Zhou for the report..

New 5 Bolívares Fuerte serie D8 banknote

March 23rd, 2008

There are in circulation, the 5 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie D8. This piece was identified as bbcv5bsf-aa01-d8 and classified as Design A, Type A.Thanks to José Mandry M. for the report.

Auction results of the 1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention

March 17th, 2008

The auction results of the 1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention is now available at the website http://www.coleccionistasdemaracaibo.org.ve.

New 20 Bolívares Fuerte serie E8 banknote.

March 11th, 2008

There are in circulation, the 20 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie E8. This piece was identified as bbcv20bsf-aa01-e8 and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to Alexis Hernández, Emilio Orta, Haydee Mosqueda and David Fernandez for the report.

Confirmed 10 Bolívares Fuerte serie D8 banknote

March 11th, 2008

It is confirmed the circulation of 10 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie D8. This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01-d8 and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to Massimo Pastorelli, Emilio Orta and Alexis Hernández for the report.

More about Auction Catalog of the 1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention

February 24th, 2008

The seller Thefastcard is selling algo in Mercadolibre the Auction Catalog from the 1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention.

Website and Auction Catalog of the 1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention

February 23rd, 2008

The website of the 1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention is now online at the address http://www.coleccionistasdemaracaibo.org.ve, when you could find information from the auction lots. Also, one could obtain the auction catalog through Mercadolibre from the sellers Coaima and Chemy0405.

New variant of 1 Bolivar Fuerte Coin

February 17th, 2008

There is a new variety of 1 Bolívar Fuerte coin with date "2007" identified as mv1bsf-aa01v2. The design of the reverse varies in the legend "BOLIVARIANA" and the position of the face value "1" which the top is at right of "BOLIVARIANA". Thanks to Massimo Pastorelli for the initial observation of this new variety.

1st Maracaibo Collectors Convention

February 11th, 2008

On March 7th there will be the First Maracaibo Collectors Convention. It will begin with the conferences at 9:00am in the Banco Central de Venezuela branch site, and then the convention at 2:00pm in the Hotel Kristoff. For further information, you could write to coleccionistasdemaracaibo@gmail.com

New 50 Bolívares Fuerte serie B8 banknote

February 2nd, 2008

There are in circulation, the 50 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie B8. This piece was identified as bbcv50bsf-aa01-b8 and classified as Design A, Type A.

New 5 Bolívares Fuerte serie C8 banknote

January 21st, 2008

There are in circulation, the 5 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie C8. This piece was identified as bbcv5bsf-aa01-c8 and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to José Miguel López Bravo - Chemy for the report.

Unconfirmed New 10 Bolívares Fuerte serie J8 banknote

January 20th, 2008

There is an unconfirmed report of the 10 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie J8. This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01-j8 and classified as Design A, Type A.

New 20 Bolívares Fuerte serie D8 banknote

January 18th, 2008

There are in circulation, the 20 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie D8. This piece was identified as bbcv20bsf-aa01-d8 and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to Massimo Pastorelli for this report.

New 100 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote

January 17th, 2008

There are in circulation the 100 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote serie Z8 with date "Marzo 20, 2007". This piece was identified as bbcv100bsf-aa01r and classified as Design A, Type A.

New 10 Bolívares Fuerte serie H8 banknote

January 13th, 2008

There are in circulation, the 10 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie H8. This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01-h8 and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to José Miguel López Bravo - Chemy and Luis Bravo Melean for this report.

New 5 Bolívares Fuerte serie B8 banknote

January 12th, 2008

There are in circulation, the 5 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie B8. This piece was identified as bbcv5bsf-aa01-b8 and classified as Design A, Type A.

Confirmed the 10 Bolívares Fuerte serie C8 banknote

January 12th, 2008

It is confirmed the circulation of 10 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie C8. This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01-c8 and classified as Design A, Type A.

More images of coins in Bolivar Fuerte

January 9th, 2008

The images from some denominations of circulating coins in Bolivar Fuerte (5 Céntimos Fuerte and 10 Céntimos Fuerte) were added. Thanks to Massimo Pastorelli for these photographs.

Images of coins in Bolivar Fuerte

January 8th, 2008

The images from some denominations of circulating coins in Bolivar Fuerte (12 1/2 Céntimos Fuerte, 25 Céntimos Fuerte, 50 Céntimos Fuerte and 1 Bolívar Fuerte) were added. Thanks to José Miguel López Bravo - Chemy for these photographs.

New 2 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote

January 7th, 2008

There are in circulation the 2 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote serie Z8 with date "Marzo 20, 2007". This piece was identified as bbcv2bsf-aa01r and classified as Design A, Type A.

New 10 Bolívares Fuerte replacement serie Z8 banknote

January 6th, 2008

There are in circulation the 10 Bolívares Fuerte replacement banknote serie Z8 with date "Marzo 20, 2007". This piece was identified as bbcv10bsf-aa01r and classified as Design A, Type A. Thanks to José Miguel López Bravo - Chemy for this report.

Confirmed 2 Bolívares Fuerte serie B8 banknote

January 5th, 2008

The 2 Bolívares Fuerte banknote with date "Marzo 20, 2007" and serie B8 is confirmed. This piece was identified as bbcv2bsf-aa01-b8 and classified as Design A, Type A.
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