Bolivia

Bolivian banknotes from the boliviano of 1928 to the peso boliviano and the huge denominations of the mid-1980s hyperinflation.

A short run that shows a century of Bolivian monetary history.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Bolivia banknotes

The Banco Central de Bolivia was founded in 1928, the date of the oldest notes here. The peso boliviano replaced the boliviano in 1963 at 1,000 to one. In 1984–1985 Bolivia suffered one of the worst hyperinflations in Latin America, and notes of up to 10 million pesos bolivianos circulated. In 1987 the boliviano returned, worth one million pesos bolivianos.

See also: Americas banknotes, Peru, Argentina and hyperinflation banknotes.

Frequently asked questions

What was the highest Bolivian banknote?

The 10 million pesos bolivianos of the mid-1980s hyperinflation.

When did the boliviano return?

On 1 January 1987, at one boliviano to one million pesos bolivianos.

Who issues Bolivian banknotes?

The Banco Central de Bolivia, founded in 1928.

Are your Bolivia banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Bolivia note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.