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Bolivia 100 Bolivianos 1928 P-133 VF
Bolivia 100 Bolivianos 1928 P-133 VF
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Add a historic gem of South American currency to your numismatic collection with this Bolivia 100 Bolivianos banknote from 1928, catalogue P-133, offered here in Very Fine (VF) collectible condition. This note was issued by the Banco Central de Bolivia under the First Boliviano monetary system, reflecting Bolivia’s early central banking era shortly after the bank’s establishment by law in 1928.
Featuring distinctive multicolor underprint and a classic early-20th-century design, this banknote combines historical significance, striking visuals, and collectible appeal, ideal for enthusiasts of world paper money and Latin American numismatics.
🖼️ Design Highlights
Obverse:
A detailed view of Cerro de Potosí (Potosí Mountain) appears left of center, symbolizing Bolivia’s rich silver-mining heritage, while a bold portrait of Simón Bolívar, liberator and continental icon, graces the right. The note bears the central bank’s promise to pay the bearer and the date of the Law of 20 July 1928 that authorized its issue.
Underprint:
Beautiful multicolor underprint tones (orange, lilac, rose) provide depth and security, typical of late-1920s banknote engraving standards.
Reverse:
A stately Coat of Arms of Bolivia appears at the center, framed by value inscriptions and the issuer’s name, a classic emblem of national identity and fiscal authority during the early republic.
💡 Did You Know?
- One of Bolivia’s first modern central bank notes: This 100 Bolivianos note was issued in 1928, the same year the Banco Central de Bolivia was formally established, making it part of the country’s earliest central-bank currency series.
- Backed by gold: The text on the note states that it was payable in gold or gold bonds, reflecting a time when national currencies were still linked to precious-metal reserves.
- Printed in England: It was produced by Waterlow & Sons Ltd. of London, a world-renowned security printer trusted by many nations in the early 20th century.
- Features Cerro de Potosí: The iconic Potosí Mountain, once the richest silver mine on Earth, appears on the design as a powerful symbol of Bolivia’s historic wealth.
- Early anti-counterfeiting design: The multicolored underprint beneath the main artwork wasn’t just decorative, it served as an advanced security feature for its time.
This 1928 Bolivia 100 Bolivianos banknote is a must-have for collectors of historic South American currency, offering artistic detail and deep cultural roots from a formative era in Bolivia’s monetary history.
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CONDITION GUIDE
Gem Uncirculated
A note that is flawless, with the same freshness, crispness and bright color as when first printed. It
must be perfectly centered, with full margins, and free of any marks, blemishes or traces of handling.
About Uncirculated
A bright, crisp note that appears new but upon close examination shows a trace of very light use, such as a corner fold or faint crease. 'About Uncirculated' is a borderline condition, applied to a note which may not be quite uncirculated, but yet is obviously better than an average Extra Fine note. Such notes command a price only slightly below a new note and are highly desirable.
Extra Fine
A note that shows some faint evidence of circulation, although it will still be bright and retain nearly full crispness. It may have two or three minor folds or creases but no tears or stains and no discolorations.
Very Fine
A note that has been in circulation, but not actively or for long. It still retains some crispness and is still choice enough in its condition to be altogether desirable. It may show folds or creases, or some light smudges from the hands of a past generation. Sometimes, Very Fine notes are the best available in certain rare issues, and they should accordingly be cherished just as much as uncirculated notes.
Fine
A fine note shows evidence of much more circulation, has lost its crispness and very fine detail, and creases are more pronounced, although the note is still not seriously soiled or stained.
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