Tonight's banknote comes from the country of Bolivia. The Republic of Bolivia is landlocked in the west central part of South America. The note is a 1984 issue 500,000 Boliviano printed by Casa De Moeda Do Brazil during the hyper-inflation period from 1982 until 1986. These notes were actually bearer checks issued as emergency currency. This one contains a 90 validity clause.

The peso boliviano, divided into 100 centavos, was the currency of Bolivia from January 1, 1963 until December 31, 1985. It replaced the boliviano at 1 peso boliviano = 1000 boliviano. "$b." was the currency symbol for the peso boliviano. Boliviano comes from the name Simon Bolivar - Venezuelan statesman who revolted against Spanish rule, founded Bolivia in 1825 (1783-1830) ENJOY!!

(Front) Mercury at r. (Back) Bank initials in ornate guilloche at ctr. Ninety day restriction clause

Languages: Spanish, Quechua, Aymará
Religions: Roman Catholic
Status: UN Country