Bolívars

Bolívars is the plural form used in English to refer to people bearing the Spanish surname Bolívar. The most prominent bearer is Simón Bolívar (1783–1830), a key figure in the independence movements of several South American nations and a national hero in Venezuela. The surname is common in Spain and across Latin America and is borne by politicians, military figures, scholars, and athletes.

Because of Simón Bolívar's legacy, the name appears in many place names, institutions, and cultural works, including streets, universities, and monuments in several countries. The surname has also been adopted by families and individuals worldwide, leading to variations in spelling and usage, such as Bolivar and Bolivar.

In the context of money, the currency of Venezuela is named bolívar; in Spanish the plural is bolívares, and in English usage the form bolívares or bolívar is common. The non-accented plural "Bolívars" is not standard for the currency and is more typically encountered when referring to people with the surname. Thus, Bolívars most often refers to individuals rather than money.