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Bolivia, Republic, Trial 100 Bolivianos (2), c. 1951, in silver, head of Simon Bolivar right, rev. MODEL in centre, edge plain, 31.25g/12h, in brass, similar, 19.31g/12h (cf. DNW 54, lot 468) [2]. Surfaces somewhat marked and scuffed, otherwise nearly extremely fine, extremely rare £250-350

First only illustrated. The obverse type is the same as that on the currency issue 10 Bolivianos of 1951 (KM. 186)