Bolivia (1962-1981)

This serie of banknotes belongs to the period after the re-election of Paz Estenssoro as president in 1960 and 1964 in which on November 5, 1964 he was overthrown by a coup by Vice President René Barrientos, beginning a period of 18 military governments. Barrientos was elected president in 1966 and carried out a conservative economic policy (reopening of the tin industry to foreign companies, which led to strong economic growth) and fought against the insurgency of the mountainous regions, defeating it (among which was the Che Guevara). Barrientos died in a helicopter accident in 1969, replaced by numerous presidents that lasted a short time, until the coup d'etat of Colonel Hugo Banzer, supported by the FSB and the MNR. His regime was characterized by an increase in repression until 1978, the year in which he resigned and the military junta took power, at a time when the country was going through a very important economic crisis. This triggered the overthrow of the last military junta and the return to democracy of Bolivia. There are banknotes of 1 Bolivian peso, 5 Bolivian pesos, 10 Bolivian pesos, 20 Bolivian pesos, 50 Bolivian pesos and 100 Bolivian pesos.

50 Bolivian pesos (cincuenta pesos bolivianos)

This banknote worth 50 pesos was first circulated in July the 13th 1962. On the main side right it can be seen Antonio José de Sucre, South American independence hero from Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru and chief general of Gran Colombia. Next to him there's a 50 and in the center there's the written name of the banknote and the name of the National Bank in Spanish (Banco Central de Bolivia).
In the left appears Bolivia's coat of arms and two 50's. On the other side of the banknote appears Gate of the Sun, a monument in the archaeological site of Tihuanaco. Moreover there's the written value of the banknote and the name of the National Bank again, plus two 50's and decorative elements. This banknote has no digital watermark. The size of this banknote is 15.1 cm x 6.4 cm.

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Bolivia (1945-1962)

This serie of banknotes belongs to the period in which World War II lasted and subsequently the Cold War started, which began with President Gualberto Villaroel, being overthrown and lynched in 1946. In 1947 the conservatives of Enrique Hertzog took power (those who opposed left and right ), which was replaced by Mamerto Urriolagoitia in 1949. In 1950 the Communist Party of Bolivia was outlawed and in 1952 the Bolivian Revolution (1952) led by the Revolutionary Nationalist Movement broke out, ending with one of its members, Víctor Paz Estenssoro, as president of the country . His government monopolized the export of tin, nationalized the mines and promoted the extraction of oil, culminating the transformation with the agrarian reform of 1953 (where numerous lands were given to the natives). Paz Estenssoro was replaced by Hernán Siles Zuazo, who fought to stabilize the currency and against the opposition of Bolivian Socialist Falange (FSB) of Oscar Unzuaga de la Vega. After the failed coup attempt of the FSB of 1959, Paz Estenssoro was again elected in 1960 and 1964. All bills with an impression above saying Central Bank of Bolivia date from an extraordinary issuance of 1929. There are banknotes of 5 Bolivian bolivianos, 10 Bolivian bolivianos, 20 Bolivian bolivianos, 50 Bolivian bolivianos, 100 Bolivian bolivianos, 500 Bolivian bolivianos, 1,000 Bolivian bolivianos, 5,000 Bolivian bolivianos and 10,000 Bolivian bolivianos.

5 Bolivian bolivianos (cinco bolivianos)

This banknote worth 5 bolivianos was first circulated in December the 20th 1945. On the main side right it can be seen Simón Bolivar, Venezuelan military and politician that made independent the northeastern part of South America from the Spanish Empire, creating the Republic of Gran Colombia and Bolivia. Next to him there are two 5's, plus four 5's in the corners, and in the center there's the written name of the banknote and the name of the National Bank in Spanish (Banco Central de Bolivia).

In the left appears Bolivia's coat of arms. On the other side of the banknote appears Bolivia's coat of arms again. Moreover there's the written value of the banknote and the name of the National Bank again, plus six 5's and decorative elements. This banknote has no digital watermark. The size of this banknote is 13.1 cm x 6.2 cm.

100 Bolivian bolivianos (cien bolivianos/diez bolívares)

This banknote worth 100 bolivianos was first circulated in December the 20th 1945. On the main side right it can be seen Gualberto Villarroel, Bolivian military and politician who presided over the Military Board and the Government until 1946. Next to him there are two 100's, plus four 100's in the corners, and in the center there's the written name of the banknote and the name of the National Bank in Spanish (Banco Central de Bolivia). In the left appears Bolivia's coat of arms, completed with decorative elements.
On the other side of the banknote appears an oil refinery located in Valle Hermoso. Moreover there's the written value of the banknote and the name of the National Bank again, plus two 100's and decorative elements. This banknote has no digital watermark. The size of this banknote is 15.7 cm x 6.6 cm.

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Bolivia (1911-1929)

This serie of banknotes belongs to the liberal period, born with the victory of José Manuel Pando in the Bolivian Civil War, which lasted until 1920; The greatest exponent of these democratic governments was that of Ismael Montes. Since 1926, President Hernando Siles ruled, overthrown by a revolution in 1930 for trying to extend his term. All bills with an impression above saying Central Bank of Bolivia date from an extraordinary issuance of 1929. There are banknotes of 1 Bolivian boliviano, 5 Bolivian bolivianos, 10 Bolivian bolivianos, 20 Bolivian bolivianos, 50 Bolivian bolivianos, 100 Bolivian bolivianos, 500 Bolivian bolivianos and 1,000 Bolivian bolivianos.

1 Bolivian boliviano (un boliviano)

This banknote worth 1 boliviano was first circulated in May the 11th 1911. On the main side center it can be seen the Roman god Mercury (messenger god of commerce, merchants and travelers), sat over an engine. Next to him there are two 1's, plus four 1's in the corners, and in the center there's the written name of the banknote and the name of the National Bank in Spanish (Banco de la Nación Boliviana).
On the other side of the banknote appears Bolivia's coat of arms again. Moreover there's the name of the National Bank again, plus two 1's and decorative elements. This banknote has no digital watermark. The size of this banknote is 14.1 cm x 7 cm.

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