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10 Centavos
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 7 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1921-1972 (1921-1973) |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.88 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from El Salvador, minted between 1921 and 1972, has an interesting feature. It was designed by the renowned sculptor and engraver, Gilberto Hernández Ortega, who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes in El Salvador and other countries. Hernández Ortega's design for the 10 Centavos coin features the national coat of arms of El Salvador on one side and the denomination on the other. The coin's unique design and historical significance make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1972 (1973) | 7000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1921-1972 (1921-1973) coin.
