Strength and Sovereignty
VEN105a, 2018, 50 VES

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Bolivares Soberanos (Sovereign Bolivar)

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Note Description: 50 Bolívares 2018 - Printer: CMV
Grade: 67 EPQ
Country: Venezuela
Note Number: VEN105a
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Vignettes: 		- Wmk: S. Bolívar & BCV
Certification #: 8083261-009
Owner: Revenant
Set Category: World
Set Name: Strength and Sovereignty
Slot Name: VEN105a, 2018, 50 VES
Research: Currently not available

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The front of this note features a portrait of Antonio Jose de Sucre - known as "Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho" ("Grand Marshal of Ayacucho"), the 4th President of Peru and the 2nd President of Bolivia - which he played a role in helping to create as an independent state. Sucre was one of Simón Bolívar's closest friends, and generals - but how many people can say they were the president of two countries?

Sucre was killed on June 4, 1830 by a group of 5 assassins. He actually died falling from his hose after the horse was shot in the neck during the ambush. General Juan José Flores wanted to separate the “southern departments,” called the District of Ecuador, from Gran Colombia to form an independent country and become its first President. Flores foresaw that if Antonio José de Sucre arrived in Quito from Bogota, he could thwart his plans, because Sucre was very popular as hero and leader in the Battles of Pichincha, Tarqui and Ayacucho.

Flores contacted the anti-Bolívar and anti-Sucre leader Brigadier-General José María Obando, who was not present at Sucre's death, but he gave the orders. Commander Juan Gregorio Sarria, José Erazo, and three accomplices. They ambushed José Antonio de Sucre on the morning of June 4, 1830, in the forested district of Berruecos, along a narrow path that was perennially covered with fog. There was a painting made of the scene of his death later by Arturo Michelena. Some of the men involved in this were also involved in a plan to kill Bolivar that failed. I think all of this helps give him some “martyr for the cause” cred with people like Chavez.

He is buried in Quito, Ecuador, with his wife, consistent with his wishes.

The back of this note features a “Cunaguaro” (Leopardus tigrinus), aka an “Oncilla” - a close relative of the ocelot - with the Península de Paria National Park in the background.

Leopardus tigrinus - the little spotted cat or little tiger cate - is found primarily in South America with small populations interspersed in Central America. It can be found as far north as Costa Rica and as far south as the northern tip of Argentina. They can survive in a wide range of ecosystems and elevations, from savannas and grasslands to rainforests. They are considered “vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List.

They are one of the smallest wild cats in South America and are only about 1.5 to 3.0 Kg. They are only about 38-59 centimeters long. So… little spotted cat, indeed! They are often mistaken for small ocelots and margays because they are similar in appearance… just smaller (Ocelots are up to 15.5 kg).

This national park was established in 1978 to protect the unique peninsula section of the Venezuelan Coastal Range, whose flora and fauna are characteristic of the Venezuelan Guiana. The park is located between the Gulf of Paria and the Caribbean Sea on the Northwestern coastal area of Venezuela. The main rivers with headwaters in the range within the park are the Macuro, Yacua, Río Oscuro, Río Grande, El Mapire, and Ceiba. All flow into the Gulf of Paria south of the park and peninsula.

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