22k Gold Caciques de Venezuela Chief 9 Coin Bracelet
02 January 2020
Description

This bracelet is made with a total of 9 mint condition 22k Caciques de Venezuela Famous Chief coins each surrounded by an exquisite 18k gold rope border. They are attached to each other with sturdy 18k gold loops and a nice snap in box clamp lock for security. Also included is an attached 18k gold 2 3/8 inch security chain in case the lock was to open. Each Venezuela Cacique 1.5g Gold Coin features the portrait of a Venezuelan Indian Chief and the reverse features crossed spears with the words 'Caciques de Venezuela’, the legend Ley 900, meaning .900 pure gold, Acunda En Caracas, meaning from Caracas, and the Spanish word and Roman numerals, ‘ SIGLO KVI’ designating the 16th Century. Full bracelet weight is 38.46g. Minted in Switzerland by the Inter-change Bank Suiza, these 22k gold Venezuelan coins/tokens commemorate the famous 16th Century Brave Indian Chiefs of Venezuela. This unique series was minted for the National Bank of Venezuela between 1955 and the 1958. Each coin is engraved with ‘CACIQUES DE VENEZUELA’ meaning the ‘Chiefs of Venezuela.’ These coins are also referred to as tokens as they are a bit smaller than actual currency. The size differences were established by the Inter-change Bank Suiza so that the coins would be interchangeable with European gold coins. At the coin site, Numista’s, these coins are rated at a rarity level of 93%. The limited number of available coins is likely due to many being melted down for their pure gold content. Venezuela, one of the top gold producing countries in the world, is now depending on gold reserves to pay for its government and military forces. Coins Details: Weighs 1.5g Diameter is 14 mm 900. Fine 22k Gold Struck to bullion finish VAT Free Mint condition The 9 Chiefs Depicted on the Coins are as Follows: GUAICAIPURO URIMARE MARA also with MARACAIBO on the left and PERIJA on the right, (A mountainous area in the capital of Zulia state) MURACHI GUAICAMACUTO YARACUY NAIGUATA MANAURE SOROCAIMA The bracelet is 8.5 inches long from clasp to clasp not including the 18k gold, 2 3/8 inch security chain. It is 3/4 inch wide at any point and raises 1/8 of an inch high. Full bracelet weight is 38.46g.

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