Bolivia Coins
The official currency of Bolivia is the boliviano, which is divided into 100 centavos. Bolivian numismatics has a rich history that reflects the country's political and economic changes over the centuries.
Current currency in circulation
The current boliviano was introduced in 1987, replacing the Bolivian peso. Coins in circulation include denominations of 10, 20 and 50 centavos, as well as 1, 2 and 5 bolivianos. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 bolivianos. The Central Bank of Bolivia is responsible for the issuance and control of the national currency.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Before the boliviano, Bolivia used several currencies, including the boliviano peso and the peso fuerte. An important milestone in Bolivian numismatics was the minting of the first republican coin in 1827, shortly after the country's independence. Another significant event was the creation of the Potosí Mint in 1572, which for centuries was one of the main sources of silver coins for the Spanish Empire and later for Bolivia.
| Country | Bolivia |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Boliviano (BOB) |
| 1€ | 7,31Bs. |
| Continent | America Sur |
| Capital city | Sucre |
| ISO2 | BO |
| ISO3 | BOL |
| Catalogued coins | 348 |
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The most valuable coins
The most valuable Bolivia coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
10 centavos
8 reales (Ferdinand VI)
1 real (Charles III)
1/2 real (Charles (III)
1 real (Charles III)
2 reales (Charles III)
8 reales (Charles III)
1 real (Charles IV)
1/2 real (Charles IV)
1 real (Charles IV)
2 reales (Charles IV)
4 reales (Charles IV)
8 reales (Charles IV)
1 real (Ferdinand VII)
1/2 real (Ferdinand VII)
1/2 sol (Bolivar)
1 sol (Bolivar)
4 soles (Bolivar)
8 soles (Bolivar)
8 escudos (Bolivar)
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