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20 Centavos
1892 year| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1920 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTE
CENTAVOS
Translation:
Twenty
Centavos
Comment
These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union. They were remelted in 1893.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1892 El Salvador 20 Centavos coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in the country. The coin was issued during the presidency of Carlos Ezeta, who was facing opposition from various political groups and had declared a state of siege in the country. Despite these challenges, the coin was still minted and circulated, and it remains a valuable collector's item to this day.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 C.A.M. | 146000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1892 coin.
