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1 Centavo
| Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) | 2.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador) |
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1942-1972 (1943-1973) |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.70 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
CENTAVO
Edge
Plain
Comment
Despite being listed as Bronze in the "Standard Catalog of World Coins," offical Mint records state that this type is made of Copper and Zinc.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Centavo coin from El Salvador is that it was designed by the renowned sculptor and engraver, Gilberto Hernández Ortega. He was a prominent artist in El Salvador and was known for his work in creating sculptures, monuments, and coins. The coin's design features the national emblem of El Salvador on one side and the denomination on the other. Hernández Ortega's design was chosen through a competition held by the Central Bank of El Salvador, and it has become an iconic symbol of the country's currency.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 (1943) | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1943 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1945 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1947 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 (1953) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 (1957) | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 5000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 (1973) | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1942-1972 (1943-1973) coin.
