50 bolivars 1981 — Venezuela ( Pick: 58a )

Region: South America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 bolivars issued in Venezuela in 1981. It is cataloged under Pick number 58a. The note measures 156 x 69 mm and features a dark green color with a multicolor underprint. The front side design is identified as "Issued note."

The banknote is printed on paper and is signed by the President and First Vice-President. It was produced by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited.

In 1981, Venezuela was experiencing economic changes influenced by oil price fluctuations, impacting currency circulation and design at that time.

Specifications

Signed by: President and First Vice-President
Date of issue: January 27, 1981
Printing office: Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited
Paper: Paper
Colour: Dark green and multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 69 mm
Pick catalog: 58a

About this banknote

The Central Bank of Venezuela issued the 50 bolívares banknote in 1981 to commemorate the bicentennial of Andrés Bello's birth in 1781. This commemorative note was part of a series honoring significant national figures and events.

The obverse features a portrait of Andrés Bello on the right side, with the bank's name at the top and the denomination in numerals at the lower left and top right corners. The reverse displays the national coat of arms on the left and a scene depicting Bello teaching a young Simón Bolívar. The watermark is Andrés Bello's image. Printed by Thomas De La Rue & Company Limited, this note was demonetized on January 31, 2006.