10 Bolívares (Isla de Providencia Leper Colony) 1939 front 10 Bolívares (Isla de Providencia Leper Colony) 1939 back
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10 Bolívares Isla de Providencia Leper Colony

1939 year
Brass - -
Description
Location
Venezuela
Period
United States (1864-1953)
Type
Trade tokens › Leper colony tokens
Year
1939
Value
10 Bolivars (10 bolívares) (10&nbspVEB)
Currency
Bolivar (1879-2007)
Composition
Brass
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#76054
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Face value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Bs.
10

Translation: 10 Bolivares

Comment

Authorization for 10 Bolívares coins were made for all colonies; but considering most of the people in them weren't of high income it is unknown if Isla Providencia actually minted them. So the authorization was made, but it is unconfirmed if they were ever struck.