The 5-bolívar coin in Venezuela, known as "el fuerte" (the strong one), was minted in 900 fine silver until 1977, composed of 90% silver and 10% copper.
Due to the rising price of silver, the composition was changed to pure nickel starting in 1978.
Specifications: weight of 15 grams and a diameter of 31 mm.
Design: It featured the effigy of Simón Bolívar on the obverse and the National Coat of Arms of Venezuela on the reverse.
Right now because múltiple devaluation nacional coin in Venezuela, not have coins in circulation Only bills.
Oh very cool, .900 up until 1977 speaks for a great prospering economy at that time. That coin is a testament to venezuelan history as well as money history