Bolivia (Coins)

Area: 422,538 square miles                                                 Population: 6,550,000

Bolivia covers most of the high areas of Ancient Peru, which formerly belonged to  the Empire of the Incas and had been part of the Viceroyalty of Peru since the 16th century. Bolivia became a Republic in 1825.

Monetary System

100 Centavos = 1 Boliviano; sice January 1, 1963:

100 Centavos = 1 Peso Boliviano

1776 (JR) Bolivia 1 Real (Ag) VG

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Silver issue

Obverse Charles III. Rev. crown over coat of arms. Portrait worn but C. of A. clear and inscriptions complete. Solid very good example of this KEY DATE issue. (View image for more detail.)

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BOLICN1R776

$27.50

1830 (JL) Bolivia 4 Soles (Ag) F

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Silver issue

Obverse Bolivar. Rev. six 6-pointed stars in arc above arms. Pretty hints of red and blue tone on natural steel gray and solid fine detail make for a remarkable find for any collection. (View image for more detail.)

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BOLICN4S830

$19.00

1872 FE Bolivia 1 Boliviano (Ag) - VF

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Silver issue

Obverse coat of arms, origin. Rev. value, content within wreath, date. Extra fine detail but a few marks on the rim edge holds this otherwise solid coin at very fine. Good sized 25.0000 g., .900 SILVER issue with .7234 oz. ASW. Other marks are below average. Nice even steel gray. (View image for more detail.)

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BOLICN1B872

$35.00

1900 (M.M.) Bolivia 50 Centavos (Ag) Choice AU

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Silver Issue

Obverse coat of arms. Rev. value. Gorgeous about uncirculated example of this rare silver issue. Minimal marks, attractive soft satin luster with a trace of brandy, especially nearer edge. (View image for more detail.)

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BOLCN1900

$28.00

1968 Bolivia 1 Peso (Ni) - Choice BU

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Hard to find FAO Coin Plan issue. Obverse Sun rising over mount Potosi, vicuna. Rev. value, date and origin. Wonderful full bright satin luster and sharp features. A few light marks reverse on reverse keep this one from being gem, but it one choice example. (View image for more detail.)

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BOLICN1P968

$30.00

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