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1 Colón
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 9.5 g | 29 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 | 1984-1985 |
| Value | 1 Colón (1 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath. With mint mark at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
COLÓN
Mo
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Colón coin from El Salvador, issued between 1984 and 1985, has a unique feature. It is one of the few coins in the world that has a hole in the center. The hole is circular and has a diameter of 4mm. This feature was added to the coin to help distinguish it from other coins in circulation and to make it easier for people to recognize.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 Mo | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1985 Mo | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Colón 1984-1985 coin.
