Description:
Obverse
Bolivia coat of arms: The sun over two mountains, Cerro Rico and Cerro Menor, a chapel, a palm tree, a wheat sheaf and an alpaca.
Nine stars which symbolize the nine Departamentos
Reverse
The caduceus is a short staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings. It isrecognized symbol of commerce and negotiation.
Olive twigs below
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