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  • 5 Centimos 1974-1977, Y# 49, Venezuela
  • 5 Centimos 1974-1977, Y# 49, Venezuela
Obverse

Coat of arms with legend around and date at bottom.

The shield is divided in the colors of the national flag. In the dexter chief, on a red field, wheat represents the union of the 20 states of the Republic existing at the time and the wealth of the nation. In sinister chief, on a yellow field, weapons (a sword, a sabre and three lances) and two national flags are tied by a branch of laurel, as a symbol of triumph in war. In base, on a deep blue field, a wild white horse (perhaps representing Simón Bolívar's white horse Palomo) runs free, an emblem of independence and freedom.

REPUBLICA DE VENEZUELA
1977

Reverse

Denomination below inverted wreath.

5
CENTIMOS

Edge

5 Centimos

Y# 49
Characteristics
Material Copper Clad Steel
Weight 2 g
Diameter 18 mm
Thickness 1.26 mm
Shape round
Alignment Coin
Mint
Royal Mint

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