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 1954, weight 2.5 grams, and composition (metallic millesimal fineness) LEI .835 (83.5 % pure silver).
“To do something right it must be done twice. The first time instructs the second ”. Simón Bolívar.
“Las cosas para hacerlas bien es preciso hacerlas dos veces: la primera enseña la segunda ”. Simón Bolívar.
