My Collection
Description:
Obverse
Emblem of Bolivia: The sun, two Mountains (the Cerro Rico and the Cerro Menor), a chapel, a palm tree, a lama
Ten stars for the ten Departamentos that existed before the war with Chile
Reverse
The caduceus is a short staff entwined by two serpents, surmounted by wings. It isrecognized symbol of commerce and negotiation.
Olive twigs below
Related Coins
¼ Real - Felipe II
Country: Bolivia / Denomination: 1/4 Real
(1/4)
Year: (1574-1586) / Material: Silver (.931)
½ Real - Carlos III
Country: Bolivia / Denomination: 1/2 Real
(1/2)
Year: 1773-1786 / Material: Silver (.903)
10 Bolivianos (Ibero-American Series)
Country: Bolivia / Denomination: 10 Bolivianos
10 BOB = 1.44 USD
Year: 1991 / Material: Silver (.925)
½ Melgarejo
Country: Bolivia / Denomination: 1/2 Melgarejo
(1/2)
Year: 1865-1868 / Material: Silver (.666)
1/20 Boliviano
Country: Bolivia / Denomination: 1/20 Boliviano
(0.05)
Year: 1864-1865 / Material: Silver (.900)