Sell a Venezuelan gold 20 bolívares
From 1879 to 1912 Venezuela struck gold 20 bolívares to the size of the French 20 francs: 5.8 grams of fine gold with the portrait of Simón Bolívar.
- Purity
- 900‰ (21.6 carat)
- Country
- Venezuela
- Gold rate
- €119.54/g
What do we pay for a venezuelan gold 20 bolívares?
Based on the gold rate of this moment, €119.54 per gram of fine material. As of:
| Variant | Fine gold | Total weight | We pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 bolívares | 5.807 g | 6.45 g | €666.33 |
This price applies regardless of the year and the mint. With a rare year or exceptional condition the collector’s value can be higher than the material value – then we say so, even if that means you are better off not selling us the coin.
How we arrive at this amount
A coin is precious metal in a recognisable shape. What it fetches therefore depends almost entirely on the fine weight: the weight of pure gold it contains.
This coin is 900‰ (21.6 carat) pure. The rest of the alloy – usually copper – makes it harder and scratch-resistant, but has no value. That is why we calculate on the fine weight and not on what the scales say.
Simón Bolívar on the obverse, a galloping wild horse in the arms on the reverse.
Not sure whether your coin is genuine? We check weight, diameter, thickness and – if in doubt – the density with X-ray analysis. Non-destructive: your coin stays intact.
Also have a look at today’s gold rate or all gold prices.
A 20 francs from Caracas
Venezuela was not a member of the Latin Monetary Union, but it did follow its weight. A 20 bolívares therefore weighs 6.4516 grams of 900 gold, just like a Napoleon. The design is by the French engraver Albert Désiré Barre.
Settled like a Napoleon
We settle on 5.8065 grams of fine gold. We weigh, measure and check the fineness. Because the coin does not often turn up in Europe, we also look at date and condition.
How to sell your venezuelan gold 20 bolívares
From walking in to being paid usually takes less than half an hour.
Do not polish it
With collector coins, cleaning can push the value down considerably. A natural patina belongs to them.
Bring it in
With or without an appointment, at one of our 45 locations. If the coin is in a holder, leave it in there.
We assess two values
The precious metal and what the coin itself does: year, mintage and condition. You get the higher of the two.
Paid out straight away
In cash or by bank transfer. Larger amounts reach your account within 24 hours.
Also of interest
Questions about selling venezuelan gold 20 bolívares
How much gold is in a 20 bolívares?
5.8065 grams of fine gold in a coin of 6.4516 grams, as much as in a French 20 francs. We settle against the gold rate of the moment.
What is the difference from the Colombian 5 pesos with Bolívar?
Both show Simón Bolívar, but the Colombian coin follows the size of the Sovereign and contains more gold. It has its own page.
Does this coin fetch as much as a Napoleon?
For the gold value, yes. A scarce date can fetch more; we tell you if so.
What should I bring?
The coin and valid identification. The valuation is free and without obligation.
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Sources
Where you can verify what you have just read.
- Koninklijke Nederlandse MuntThe mint that struck the Dutch coins and knows their fineness
- De Nederlandsche BankOn the guilder and exchanging old legal tender
- WaarborgHollandThe Dutch assay office that verifies fineness and strikes hallmarks
Have your venezuelan gold 20 bolívares valued?
Free and without obligation, at a location near you.