On the obverse
Bust left, with legends BOLÍVAR and LIBERTADOR. Engraver’s name at base (BARRE = Albert Désiré Barre).
On the reverse
Coat of arms with legend REPÚBLICA DE VENEZUELA above. At bottom: Value 50 centimes, date 1960, weight 2.5 grams, and composition (metallic millesimal fineness) LEI .835 (83.5 % pure silver).
“The three greatest fools of History have been Jesus Christ, Don Quixote . . . and me! ”. Simón Bolívar.
“Los tres grandes majaderos de la historia hemos sido Jesucristo, Don Quijote… ¡y yo! ”. Simón Bolívar.