Due to high inflation, the Bolívar experienced severe devaluation. As of early 2026, 100 VES to USD exchange rates fluctuate, often placing 100 VES at a very low dollar value.
The Bolívar fuerte was replaced by the Bolívar soberano, removing five zeros. bolivar
The reverse side often showcases the "Mausoleum of the Liberator" Simón Bolívar and the National Pantheon in Caracas, along with the Venezuelan coat of arms. Due to high inflation, the Bolívar experienced severe
The Venezuelan Bolivar (VES) has a complex history defined by extreme hyperinflation, causing the government to repeatedly redenominate the currency. As of October 2021, the current currency, known as the "Bolivar Digital," represents the latest effort to simplify transactions by removing six zeros from the previous "Bolivar Soberano". The reverse side often showcases the "Mausoleum of
The front of modern notes typically features a portrait of Simón Bolívar, the national hero of Venezuela.