Issued by the Banco Central de Venezuela in 2014, this 10 Bolívares banknote belongs to the Bolívar Fuerte series, reflecting Venezuela’s historical figures and rich biodiversity.
The obverse features Manuela Sáenz, a key figure in the Latin American independence movement and companion of Simón Bolívar, symbolizing courage and the role of women in national history. The design includes geometric patterns and the national emblem.
The reverse depicts the spectacled bear (Tremarctos ornatus), the only bear species native to South America, set against a natural landscape, highlighting Venezuela’s environmental diversity.
Issuer: Banco Central de Venezuela
Denomination: 10 Bolívares
Year: 2014
Dimensions: Approx. 156 × 69 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, microprinting, guilloche patterns
