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Venezuelan venezolano
The venezolano was the currency of Venezuela between 1874 and 1879. It was divided into 100 centavos.
History
The venezolano replaced the peso at par and was pegged to the French franc at a rate of 1 venezalano = 5 francs. The venezolano was replaced by the bolivar at a rate of 5 bolivares = 1 venezolano.
Coins
In 1874, silver 5, 10, 20 and 50 centavo and 1 venezolano coins were introduced. These were followed in 1875 by gold 5 venezalanos and in 1876 by cupro-nickel 1 and 2 centavos.
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