100 Colones (Independence) 1971 front 100 Colones (Independence) 1971 back
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100 Colones Independence

1971 year
Gold (.900) 11.8 g 29.5 mm
Description
Issuer
El Salvador
Issuing bank
Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador)
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1971
Value
100 Colones (100&nbspSVC)
Currency
Colón (1892-date)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
11.8 g
Diameter
29.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
1 January 2001
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#45026
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

America map, with El Salvador in projection. With legend around and value at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LUCHA POR LA DIGNIDAD DEL HOMBRE
EL SALVADOR
100
COLONES

Translation: Fight for the dignity of man

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Colones (Independence) 1971 coin from El Salvador is that it was minted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of El Salvador's independence from Spain, which was achieved in 1821.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  2750 - - - - - -

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