1995 Venezuela 50 Bolívares Banknote PMG 66 EPQ Pick 65e Gem UNC Banco Central de Venezuela

1995 Venezuela 50 Bolívares Banknote PMG 66 EPQ Pick 65e Gem UNC Banco Central de Venezuela

Offered here is a superb 1995 Venezuela 50 Bolívares banknote, graded PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality). Cataloged as Pick #65e, this note was issued by the Banco Central de Venezuela during the final years before the nation’s prolonged period of inflationary crisis.

Design & Features:

• Obverse: Features a finely detailed portrait of Andrés Bello (1781–1865), one of Latin America’s most important intellectuals, alongside the Palacio de las Academias in Caracas, a historic Gothic Revival building that houses Venezuela’s national academies. The denomination 50 appears prominently in all corners.

• Reverse: Depicts the modern Banco Central de Venezuela headquarters in Caracas, symbolizing the country’s financial authority and modernization in the late 20th century. The Venezuelan national coat of arms is displayed at left.

• Watermark: Portrait of Andrés Bello.

• Printer: BDDK (Bundesdruckerei, Germany), known for producing high-security banknotes worldwide.

• Color Scheme: Warm red, orange, and violet tones provide both strong security printing and vibrant visual appeal.

Historical Significance:
The 1990s Venezuelan banknotes represent a transitional period before the country’s devastating hyperinflation that began in the early 2000s. The 50 Bolívares held meaningful purchasing power in 1995 but later became obsolete, replaced after successive currency redenominations. As such, it stands as both a collector’s piece and a historical reminder of Venezuela’s shifting economic landscape.

Remarkable Denomination:
This 50 Bolívares note was part of the Bolívar fuerte (VEF) era, preceding the redenominations that led to today’s Bolívar digital. Though its face value has long disappeared, its artistry and symbolism endure as a collectible.

Catalog Reference: Pick 65e, issued 1995.

Collector’s Value:
With its PMG 66 Gem Uncirculated EPQ grade, this note offers superior eye appeal, flawless centering, and exceptional paper quality. A must-have for collectors of Venezuelan or Latin American currency, this piece bridges national identity, artistry, and the story of one of the most extreme inflationary periods in modern history.