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20 Bolivars (20 bolívares), Central Bank of Venezuela, Venezuela, 1981–1998 (Pick 63)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1981-1998

Issuing entity

Venezuela

This 20 Bolivars note was issued in Venezuela by the Central Bank of Venezuela, with dates recorded from 1981–1998. It belongs to the Bolivar (1879-2007) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Fourth Republic (1953-1999). It measures 157 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 63.

Obverse: Portrait of Jose Antonio Paez. Its lettering reads “Banco Central De Venezuela / Veinte Bolivares”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Venezuela 20 Bolivares”. Reverse: Illustration of the momument to the Battle of Carabobo. Its lettering reads “Banco Central De Venezuela / Veinte Bolivares”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Venezuela 20 Bolivares”. Watermark: Portrait of Jose Antonio Paez. Demonetized: 31 January 2006.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
2
Photograph views
2
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Denomination in numbers and letters printed over the watermark, visible only on the obverse as shown here: Solid security strip 0.5mm. UV activity:

Physical characteristics

Size
157 × 67 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Portrait of Jose Antonio Paez

Technical characteristics

Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Demonetized
31 January 2006
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Venezuela

Design

Obverse
Portrait of Jose Antonio Paez
Reverse
Illustration of the momument to the Battle of Carabobo
Obverse lettering
Banco Central De Venezuela / Veinte Bolivares
Reverse lettering
Banco Central De Venezuela / Veinte Bolivares

Identification

Value
20 Bolivars (20 bolívares)
Dates recorded
1981-1998
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 63

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
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Mint or printer
Research required
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.

Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P63
  • NumistaN# 205313

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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