BOBBolivian BolivianoBolivian Boliviano (BOB)
The Bolivian boliviano is Bolivia's national currency and an Andean unit used in domestic commerce, public finance and commodity-linked trade.
- ISO code
- BOB
- Symbol
- Bs.
- Region
- Americas
- Currency type
- Fiat currency
- Exchange system
- The Central Bank of Bolivia issues boliviano banknotes and coins and administers the national monetary and payment framework.
- Last reviewed
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How BOB works
The Bolivian boliviano is Bolivia's national currency and an Andean unit used in domestic commerce, public finance and commodity-linked trade.
The Central Bank of Bolivia issues boliviano banknotes and coins and administers the national monetary and payment framework.
- BOB is divided into 100 centavos and represents the current boliviano scale introduced in 1987.
- The 1987 reform replaced the peso boliviano at one current boliviano for one million former pesos.
Context
Why this currency matters
BOB matters because Bolivia's modern currency emerged from a major stabilization and redenomination. Historical peso boliviano figures use a radically different scale from current BOB amounts, while the boliviano now provides continuity for domestic prices and regional commodity trade.
Monetary framework
Exchange arrangement
The Central Bank of Bolivia issues boliviano banknotes and coins and administers the national monetary and payment framework.
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History timeline
Key dates for BOB
Central Bank of Bolivia established
Bolivia created its modern central bank and national currency-issue framework.
Central Bank of Bolivia - institutional historyPeso boliviano introduced
An earlier reform replaced the old boliviano with the peso boliviano.
Central Bank of Bolivia - institutional historyCurrent boliviano introduced
One current boliviano replaced one million pesos bolivianos during monetary stabilization.
Central Bank of Bolivia - institutional history
Usage and economy
How BOB is used
- Prices, wages, taxes and settlement across Bolivia.
- Andean and southern-cone comparisons involving PEN, BRL, PYG and ARS.
Banknotes and coins
BOB currency units
The Central Bank of Bolivia publishes current boliviano banknotes and their circulation status.
The Central Bank of Bolivia documents boliviano and centavo circulation coins.
One Bolivian Boliviano unit is recorded with 2 decimal places and uses Centavo as its minor unit.
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FAQ
BOB questions
What did the current boliviano replace?
BOB replaced the peso boliviano in 1987 at one boliviano for one million former pesos.
Why is the date essential for Bolivian currency records?
Bolivia used different boliviano and peso scales, so historical amounts cannot be compared safely without their date and unit.
Who issues BOB banknotes?
The Central Bank of Bolivia issues and manages current boliviano banknotes and coins.
Sources
Data and editorial review
Rate source: Frankfurter
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