Enter the Exciting World of Collecting Bolivian Coins
Ever since employees minted the first coin in Bolivia in 1572, people have been collecting Bolivian coins. While some collectors focus on collecting those created at the first mint that was used from 1572 to 1767, you may choose to focus your Bolivia coin collecting hobby on a later period, on one individual, or coins from an essential date in your own life. Regardless of the type of Bolivian coins you choose to collect, you will discover that shopping on eBay for new and preowned Bolivia coins is easy.
Who are some people's images that appear on early Bolivian coins?Several different images of people appear on Bolivian coins from the 1700s, including:
- King Charles of Spain - Usually referred to as Carolus III, his likeness appears on many Bolivian coins including the 1773-1786 1/2 reel.
- King Ferdinand VII of Spain - The bust of Ferdinand VII appears on the 1814-1825 1/2 reel.
- Carolus IV - This king of Spain appears on many one reel Bolivian coins dating from 1789 to 1809.
- King Philip II of Spain - This leader, who was also called Felipe II, appeared on many two-reel coins from 1574 to 1579.
- King Philip IV of Spain - Many reels dating from 1729 to 1746 show the likeness of King Philip IV of Spain who was also called Felipe IV.
One of the earliest gold coins minted in Bolivia was the one escudo that was minted between 1778 and 1788. This coin shows the bust of Carlos III on its obverse. The letters CAROL·III·D·G·HISP·ETIND·R surrounds him. The reverse of this coin shows a royal crest surrounded by the letters IN·UTROQ·FELIX·A·D·1 SPTS··PR. You can also find a similar escudo minted in 1791, showing the bust of Carlos IV. Another early Bolivian gold coins show the busts of Fernando VII created from 1822 to 1824.
Are there any special uncirculated coins from Bolivia?Yes, the Bolivian government has released many special uncirculated reasonably priced coins to commemorate special events or issues, including:
- 450th Anniversary of La Paz- This coin released in 1997 shows the national arms symbol on its obverse and the city arms above a church building on its reverse.
- La Diablada Danza traditional dance- This coin released in 1997 in conjunction with 13 other countries shows each countries national arms on its front and a La Diablada dancer on its reverse.
- Encounter of Two Worlds- This coin released in 1991 features 13 countries coats of arms on its obverse and an image of the Cerro Rico silver mine on its reverse.
- 70th Anniversary of the Central Bank of Bolivia - This coin released in 1998 features the Bolivia coat of arms on its obverse and the Central Bank's logo along with the dates 1928 - 1998 on its reverse.