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150 Colones Discovery of America
1992 year| Silver (.900) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| 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 | 1992 |
| Value | 150 Colones (150 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#24856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Two olive branches with the value in the center. With legend around and dates at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
V CENTENARIO DEL ENCUENTRO DE DOS CULTURAS
•1492 - 1992•
150
COLONES
Translation: 5th Centennial of the Encounter of two cultures
Edge
Inscripted
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEY 900 - 25 GRS - BCR
Translation: 0.900 Purity - 25 Grams - Central Reserve Bank
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1992 El Salvador 150 Colones silver coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The coin's obverse side depicts a map of the Americas, while the reverse side features a portrait of Christopher Columbus. The coin's design was created by the renowned Salvadoran artist, Carlos Cañas. Additionally, the coin's silver content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Colones (Discovery of America) 1992 coin.
