Venezuela 50 Céntimos, 1965 – 1985

50 Centimos from Venezuela. Issued from 1965 to 1985. Struck in Nickel. Measures 20 mm and weighs 3.5 g.

Obverse

The shield is divided in the colours of the national flag. In the dexter chief, on a red field, wheat represents the union of the 20 states of the Republic existing at the time and the wealth of the nation. In sinister chief, on a yellow field, weapons (a sword, a sabre and three lances) and two national flags are tied by a branch of laurel, as a symbol of triumph in war. In base, on a deep blue field, a wild white horse (perhaps representing Simón Bolívar's white horse Palomo) runs free, an emblem of independence and freedom. (Republic of Venezuela)

Reverse

Bust of Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), a Venezuelan military and political leader who played a leading role in the establishment of Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Panama as sovereign states, independent of Spanish rule. Legend and engraver's name at bottom. (Bolivar Liberator
Barre)

Edge

Reeded