2 Centavos 1974 front 2 Centavos 1974 back
2 Centavos 1974 photo
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2 Centavos

1974 year
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) 2.600 g 16.9 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
Standard circulation coin
Year
1974
Value
2 Centavos (0.02&nbspSVC)
Currency
Colón (1892-date)
Composition
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Weight
2.600 g
Diameter
16.9 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2001
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#6044
Rarity index
8%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
2
CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Centavos 1974 coin from El Salvador was the first coin in the country's history to feature the national emblem, the "Pendón de El Salvador," on its obverse side. The Pendón is a symbol of the country's independence and sovereignty, and it consists of a triangle with three volcanoes, representing the three branches of government: the legislative, executive, and judicial. The coin's design was created by the renowned Salvadoran artist, José María Cañas, and it has become an iconic symbol of El Salvador's currency.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1974  2000 - - - - - -

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