Venezuela Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.84 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar | 1 | 1879 - 1965 | .835 | 5 | 4.18 | .1342 | $0.00 | |
| Bolivar | 1/2 | 1879 - 1960 | .835 | 2.5 | 2.09 | .0671 | $0.00 | |
| Bolivar | 1/4 | 1894 - 1960 | .835 | 1.25 | 1.04 | .0336 | $0.00 | |
| Bolivares | 10 | 1973 | .900 | 30 | 27.00 | .8681 | $0.00 | |
| Bolivares | 2 | 1879 - 1965 | .835 | 10 | 8.35 | .2685 | $0.00 | |
| Bolivares | 5 | 1879 - 1936 | .835 | 25 | 20.88 | .6711 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
19th and 20th Century Silver Coins of Venezuela
Venezuela 5 Bolívares (1879-1936)
- Purity: 90% Silver
- Obverse: Portrait of Simón Bolívar, the Venezuelan military and political leader, facing left.
- Reverse: The national coat of arms with the value "5 BOLIVARES" and the date below.
- Denomination: 5 Bolívares
- Numismatic Value: $25 to $500 depending on condition and rarity
Venezuela 2 Bolívares (1887-1930)
- Purity: 83.5% Silver
- Obverse: Portrait of Simón Bolívar.
- Reverse: National coat of arms with the denomination inscribed.
- Denomination: 2 Bolívares
- Numismatic Value: $15 to $300 depending on condition and mint mark
Venezuela 1 Bolívar (1873-1935)
- Purity: 83.5% Silver
- Obverse: Simón Bolívar's portrait.
- Reverse: National coat of arms with the value "1 BOLIVAR" inscribed.
- Denomination: 1 Bolívar
- Numismatic Value: $10 to $150 depending on condition
Venezuela 50 Céntimos (1879-1936)
- Purity: 83.5% Silver
- Obverse: Simón Bolívar's portrait.
- Reverse: National coat of arms with the denomination "50 CÉNTIMOS."
- Denomination: 50 Céntimos
- Numismatic Value: $5 to $50 depending on condition
Venezuela 25 Céntimos (1887-1936)
- Purity: 83.5% Silver
- Obverse: Portrait of Simón Bolívar.
- Reverse: National coat of arms with the value "25 CÉNTIMOS."
- Denomination: 25 Céntimos
- Numismatic Value: $3 to $40 depending on condition
Points of Interest
The 5 Bolívares coin, known as "El Fuerte," was one of the most iconic Venezuelan silver coins and featured the image of Simón Bolívar. This coin became a symbol of strength and stability for the Venezuelan currency during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In 1936, the production of silver coins stopped as Venezuela transitioned to coins made of less expensive metals, reflecting broader changes in global coinage trends.
Many of the Venezuelan silver coins are highly sought after by collectors, particularly those minted in Caracas, as they are considered scarcer than coins minted in other locations.
Bolívar's portrait is consistent across most of the denominations, emphasizing the national hero’s importance to the country’s identity and independence.
