Venezuela 1,000 Bolívares 1998

Issued by the Banco Central de Venezuela in 1998, this 1000 Bolívares banknote is part of the Bolívar series circulated during the late 1990s before later redenominations. The obverse features a portrait of Venezuelan independence leader Simón Bolívar, accompanied by denomination numerals, inscriptions, and ornamental background elements. The design includes excerpts of Venezuelan independence text and the issuer’s name along the top. The reverse depicts the National Pantheon and Ávila Mountain with orchids, alongside the Venezuelan coat of arms and denomination elements, highlighting national heritage and landscapes. The note’s violet and dark tones are consistent across both sides, reflecting the era’s printing style.
Issuer: Banco Central de Venezuela
Denomination: 1000 Bolívares
Year: 1998
Dimensions: Approx. 156 × 69 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark of Simón Bolívar, serial numbers with letter prefixes, and tactile marks for the visually impaired typical of banknotes issued during this period.