Argentina
issued this 2007 2 Pesos coin to commemorate the 100th
anniversary of the nations petroleum industry.
One side pictures an oil well, the other side depicts an oil pump and
the name of the province “Chubut” where oil was discovered and is the
heart of the countries petroleum industry. Oil was discovered in 1907,
when a crew drilling for water, struck oil instead. In recent years the
country has turned from a net exporter of energy to a net importer.
Government price controls on energy and expropriations have dried up
exploration and investment in the petroleum industry despite the
country having potentially huge energy reserves. The 30mm
copper-nickel coin is Uncirculated.
In
1994 Argentina implemented a major constitutional reform. The new
constitution was designed to end previous abuses by increasing the
protection of political and consumer rights, adding sections dealing
with public ethics, environmental protection and limiting the power and
term of the President. These pure nickel 2 and 5 Peso coins
were issued to commemorate the event. Both 1994 dated coins
have the same design. The obverse features the Argentine
Coat-of-Arms, the names of the two cities that hosted the
Constitutional Convention, Parana and Santa Fe, and the arms of the two
cities. The reverse represents the Constitution as an open
book, with the first words of the preamble depicted.
OLD UNCIRCULATGED
"MODERN" COIN OF BOLIVIA
In 1937 Bolivia introduced a new
"modern" style copper-nickel 10 Centavo coin. Though the
traditional Bolivian emblem remained, the lettering and an upraised arm
holding a torch was done in a modern style. Apparently, the
design was not popular as the traditional design and lettering was
brought back the following year.
This
Brilliant Uncirculated three coin set from Bolivia includes the
copper-nickel 1935 5 Centavos, 1936 10 Centavos and the 1939 50
Centavos. The obverses of the coins depict the Bolivian arms
which feature the Potosi mountain silver mine and an alpaca.
The reverses have a caduceus, the denomination and date. The
5 and 50 Centavos were struck only a single year. It is an attractive,
old set in top condition.
This
three-coin set includes the zinc 10 and 20 Centavos and bronze 50
Centavos dated 1942. The coins were struck at the United
States mint in Philadelphia. The three coins have
similar designs. The obverses depict the Bolivian arms which
feature the Potosi mountain silver mine and an alpaca. The
reverses have a caduceus, the denomination and date. During World War
II Bolivia's mines supplied much needed tin to the Allies.
Bolivia did not declare war on Germany until 1943, by which time it was
becoming clear that the Axis powers were losing the war.
Bolivia did not send troops, ships or airplanes overseas to fight the
war.
THE BIRD POOP TAX
WAR - THE WAR OF THE PACIFICBOLIVIA 1965 COIN SET
This
three-coin set includes the 1965 dated 5, 10 and 50 Centavos from
Bolivia. The coins were the first issued by Bolivia since
1951 and were issued as part of a currency reform. The obverses of the
coins depict the Bolivian arms which feature the Potosi mountain silver
mine and an alpaca. The denomination is on the reverse.
This
short-lived 4 coin set from Brazil features Brazilians engaged in their
daily work. The 1 Centavo depicts a farmer and cows.
A fisherman and two fish is on the 5 Centavos. A
miner and three diamonds is on the 10 Centavos. The 50
Centavos depicts what appears to be a weaver making cloth.
The coins were introduced in 1989 as part of a currency
reform, in which 1000 of the old Cruzados became worth 1 Crozado Novo.
Inflation continued out of controll and the coins were soon
worthless. In 1990 Brazil introduced another reform and
Cruzado Nova was replaced by the Cruzeiro. All four coins
are made of Stainless Steel and feature the denomination on the
obverse. It is an inexpensive and attractive Brilliant Uncirculated set.
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The
emblem of the long defunct Central American Republic, featuring a
radiant sun-face rising over five mountain peaks appears on the reverse
of this 1954 Nicaragua 50 Centavos. Nicaragua based their
national arms on the emblem. The obverse features Francisco
Hernández de Córdoba, a Spanish conquistador who is the founder of
Nicaragua and for whom their currency is named. He
established the Nicaraguan cities of Granada and León in 1524. The 26mm
copper-nickel coin has a lettered edge and is Uncirculated.
It has a catalog value of $15.00, however, our price is MUCH less.
Panama celebrated the 50th Anniversary of its
independence in 1953 with the striking of this commemorative 1
Centesimo
coin. One side pictures native chief Urraca, who helped Panama gain its
independence from Spain in 1821, before it joined the Colombian
Federation. The reverse shows the date and denomination. Panama gained
its independence from Colombia in 1903 with the help of the United
States, after Colombia rejected a treaty with the United States to
build a canal across the isthmus. The bronze 1 Centesimo has the same
composition and dimensions as the United States cent and has a mintage
of 1.5 Million. The coin is Uncirculated, though may be slightly toned.
This
Panamanian 1 Centesimo dated 2000 is a triple
commemorative. It commemorates the Panama Canal, the United
Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the beginning of
the 21st century. Pretty impressive for a low value coin. The
22.8mm aluminum coin depicts a ship passing through the canal on one
side and the national arms on the other.
Panama issued a colored Balboa coins in 2017 to
commemorate the Centennial of the Panamanian Red Cross. The
coin features a red cross against a white
background. The 26.5mm bi-metallic
coin
featuresthe
arms of Panama on the obverse. 
This
seven coin set from Paraguay features some of the nations top heroes.
With heroes like these it is little wonder that the country has
suffered so greatly over the years. The 1000 Guaranies pictures
Francisco Solano Lopez, a 19th century megalomaniac whose rule nearly
destroyed his country. He ruled the country as his own personal
property, at one time he transferred most land in the country to his
mistress. Fearful of any potential opposition, ordered the executions
of his own brothers and had his mother and sisters tortured. He ordered
the executions of cabinet ministers,
judges, bishops, priests and most of the civil officers. He also
attempted to have himself canonized by the local bishops. He started
wars with Brazil and Argentina, known as the War of the Triple
Alliance, which resulted in the near total destruction of his country,
loss of vast amounts of territory as well as the loss of over half of
its population. Some have estimated that up to 90% of the male
population died as a result of the war. The reveres pictures the
National Heroes Pantheon. The 500 Guaranies pictures General Bernardino
Caballero. In 1881 he organized a coup to become President. He fathered
90 children outside of marriage. In 1886 he rigged the elections to
assure his favored candidate would be chosen, and founded the Colorado
party. The reverse pictures the Central Bank of Paraguay. The 100
Guaranies pictures General Jose E. Diaz, a hero of the War of the
Triple Alliance, who died in battle. He was promoted to General an hour
before his death. The reverse pictures Ruins of Humaita, The 50 Guarani
depicts Major General José Félix Estigarribia. A military hero for his
victory over Bolivia in the Chaco War, he was elected President in
1939. Six months later he suspended the constitution, dissolved the
legislature and granted himself broad powers. In 1940 he died in an
airplane crash. The reverse pictures the Acaray River Dam. The 10
Guarani depicts General Eugenio Alejandrino Garay, who lead several
successful battles in the Chaco War despite his advanced age, and who
was an accomplished journalist. The reverse pictures a cow. A generic
Paraguayan woman holding a pot is on the 5 Guarani and a Paraguayan
soldier is on the 1 Guarani. The top four denominations are dated 2007
or 2008, while the lower three denominations are brass-colored and are
dated 1992 to 1996. All seven coins are Brilliant Uncirculated.
Peruvian
dictator Augusto Bernardino Leguia issued this silver medalette as part
of Peru’s Fiestas Patrias Great Military Parade Day in 1925.
The medalette calls for the return of El Morro Arica, which Peru lost
to Chile, along with the surrounding territory, 45 years earlier in the
War of the Pacific.
Since then the two nations had numerous unfruitful negotiations over
the status of the territories. Recovery of the lost territory
had long been a rallying point for Peruvian politicians. The
obverse depicts the coastal mountain El Morro Arica. It is the most
recognizable landmark in the area. Above it is the legend "RECUPERAR EL MORRO"
(Recover El Morro) and "A.B.LEGUIA".
In exergue is the date of the
event: "29 JULIO 1925"
The reverse has the legend "JUNTA
PATRIOTICA NACIONAL". In 1929 the two nations
finally came to
a formal agreement, El Morro and Arica province remained part of
Chile. The 22.8mm silver medal weighs 5.5 grams and
was made with a small hole at the top in order to suspend it from a
hanger or ribbon. The medalette is Uncirculated, though may
show some slight friction or bag marks. It is an unusual and
rarely seen piece.
Admiral
Miguel Grau is one of Peru's most honored heroes for his actions in The
War of The Pacific. Grau repeatedly attacked the
vastly superior Chilean
navy, severely disrupting the Chilean lines of supply and
communication. He captured or damaging a number of Chilean vessels. He
was called the "Gentleman of the Seas" for his chivalrous treatment of
his enemies. He was killed in action in October 1879. In 1934
Peru decided to build monuments honoring Admiral Grau in the cities of
Lima and Piura, the city where he was born. This copper 20
Centavos token was struck to help raise funds to build the
monuments. The 20mm token features the arms of Peru
and the legend "FONDOS
PRO MONUMENTOS GRAU" (Money for Grau Monument). The other
side features the denomination and the date October 8, 1935. 
Item
PE-20S-65 PERU SILVER 20 SOLES 1965 400th
ANNIVERSARY OF LIMA
MINT KM241 UNC. $15.00
On January 1, 2008 Venezuela implemented a 1000 to 1 revaluation of
their currency, replacing the Bolivar with the new Bolivar Fuerte
(Strong). Due to political and economic mismanagement and
falling oil prices the Bolivar Fuerte has proved to be anything but
strong and has lost almost all of its value. We offer the now
hard to find Bolivar Fuerte coins. The seven
coin set includes the 1, 5, 10, 12 1/2, 25 and 50 Centavos dated 2007
and a bi-metallic 1 Bolivar dated 2012. The 1 Bolivar
pictures national hero Simon Bolivar and has a lettered edge.
The other denominations show the denomination in large numerals on the
reverse. The 12 1/2 Centavos (1/8 Bolivar) is an unusual
denomination that harkens back when Spanish Pieces-of-Eight circulated
in the region. Because of severe inflation in Venezuela the
coins no longer circulate and are difficult to obtain.
In
conjunction with the planned withdrawal 100 Bolivar note in December
2016, Venezuela introduced three new coins: the 10, 50 and 100 Bolivar
dated 2016. Also issued at that time were new high
denomination banknotes. Due to of the inability of the government to
get the coins to the banks and the rapid depreciation of the value of
the Bolivar the withdrawal of the notes has been repeatedly
postponed. The three coins are struck in a magnetic alloy and
have similar designs. The obverses feature the
Barre portrait of Simon Bolivar, which has been used on Venezuela's
coins since 1873. Behind him are three undulating lines
representing the three stripes of Venezuela's flag. The
reverses have Venezuela's new coat-of-arms, the denomination and
date. Because of their lack of buying power and the economic
collapse of Venezuela the coins rarely circulate and are difficult to
obtain. 
Venezuela
introduced a new high denomination 100,000 Bolivares banknote
in November 2017 in response to the countries hyperinflation brought on
by the governments economic and political mismanagement. The
Simon Bolivar is on the front of the note in a vertical format, and Red
siskin birds are on the back in a horizontal format. The same
design was used on the previous 20,000 Bolivares and 100 Bolivares
notes, but in a different color. In an effort to disguise the
galloping inflation, the denomination is spelled out in words, rather
than
the full numerical value. The notes are apparently in short supply "due
to a shortage of paper" according to the government. The note
is expected to be replaced
soon as Venezuela recently announced that it will revalue its currency.
In
August 2018 Venezuela introduced two new coins, a 50 Centimos and a
bi-metallic 1 Bolivar Soberano as part of a 100,000 to 1 currency
revaluation. The new 1 Bolivar Soberano is equivalent to 100,000 of the previous Bolivar Fuerte,
which was introduced in 2008. The Bolivar Soberano was
supposed to be a stable currency, tied to a Venezuelan crypto-currency
called the Petro, which was supposedly valued at 1 barrel of
oil. Instead the nation’s hyperinflation is increasing, with
prices doubling every few days. The new 1 Bolivar Soberano
coin is very similar to the old 1 Bolivar
Fuerte coin, but is worth 100,000 times more! Both the 1
Bolivar coins are 24mm bi-metallic coins depicting Simon Bolivar facing
left on the obverse and have the national arms, denomination and date
on the reverse and both have the same lettered edge. The coins were
minted by the Venezuelan government mint in Maracay and tend to be
poorly struck. The mintmark for the Casa de la Moneda de
Maracay is to the right of Bolivar's neck. COINS
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