| Preceded by: Peso Reason: coin quality Ratio: at parity |
Currency of Venezuela 11 May 1871 – 31 March 1879 |
Succeeded by: Bolívar Reason: unification of circulating currencies Ratio: 1⁄5 venezolano = 1 bolívar |
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The venezolano was the currency of Venezuela between 1872 and 1879. It was divided into 100 centavos, although the names céntimo and centésimo were also used. Venezolano was also the name of two currencies planned in 1854 and 1865 (see Currency of Venezuela).