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5000 Bolivars (5000 bolívares), Central Bank of Venezuela, Venezuela, 1994–1996 (Pick 75)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1994-1996

Issuing entity

Venezuela

This 5000 Bolivars note was issued in Venezuela by the Central Bank of Venezuela, with dates recorded from 1994–1996. It belongs to the Bolivar (1879-2007) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Fourth Republic (1953-1999). It measures 156 × 69 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 75.

Obverse: Design in red and brown. In the center, portrait of Simon Bolivar by Juan Lovera. On the right,, coat of arms of the Bolívar Family. In the center,, the value "5000" with the denomination in words "CINCO MIL BOLÍVARES" «five thousand Bolívares» above and the payment clause "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" «Payments to the Bearier in the Offices of the Bank» below. On the left, watermarks zone. On the top left, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela». In each corner except the bottom left corner, the value "5000". The serial numbers are located at upper right and bottom left of the banknote. The first "C" letter in "CINCO MIL" (in the center) is printed using a optic-shift ink. Between the portrait and the coat of Arms of the Bolívar Family, a security printing with "V" as latent image.

Reverse: Design in red. In the center, engraving of the painting"19 de Abril de 1810" by Juan Lovera, with the denomination in words "CINCO MIL BOLÍVARES" «five thousand Bolívares» and the value "5000" at left. On the right, watermarks zone with the Coat of Arms at upper left. On the top left, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela». On the bottom, the denomination in words "CINCO MIL BOLÍVARES" «five thousand Bolívares». In each corner except the upper left, the value "5000".

Watermark: Portrait of Simón Bolívar. Demonetized: 31 December 2011. 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.

Physical characteristics

Size
156 × 69 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Portrait of Simón Bolívar

Technical characteristics

Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Demonetized
31 December 2011
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Venezuela

Design

Obverse
Design in red and brown. In the center, portrait of Simon Bolivar by Juan Lovera. On the right,, coat of arms of the Bolívar Family. In the center,, the value "5000" with the denomination in words "CINCO MIL BOLÍVARES" «five thousand Bolívares» above and the payment clause "PAGADEROS AL PORTADOR EN LAS OFICINAS DEL BANCO" «Payments to the Bearier in the Offices of the Bank» below. On the left, watermarks zone. On the top left, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela». In each corner except the bottom left corner, the value "5000". The serial numbers are located at upper right and bottom left of the banknote. The first "C" letter in "CINCO MIL" (in the center) is printed using a optic-shift ink. Between the portrait and the coat of Arms of the Bolívar Family, a security printing with "V" as latent image.
Reverse
Design in red. In the center, engraving of the painting"19 de Abril de 1810" by Juan Lovera, with the denomination in words "CINCO MIL BOLÍVARES" «five thousand Bolívares» and the value "5000" at left. On the right, watermarks zone with the Coat of Arms at upper left. On the top left, the issuer name "BANCO CENTRAL DE VENEZUELA" «Central Bank of Venezuela». On the bottom, the denomination in words "CINCO MIL BOLÍVARES" «five thousand Bolívares». In each corner except the upper left, the value "5000".

Identification

Value
5000 Bolivars (5000 bolívares)
Dates recorded
1994-1996
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 75

Documentation checklist

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

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P75
  • NumistaN# 209934

Research required

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