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200 Colones Independence
1971 year| Gold (.900) | 23.6 g | 38 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 | 1971 |
| Value | 200 Colones (200 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 23.6 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75480 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Colonial church. With legend around, dates and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
150° ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE CENTRO AMERICA
900
1821
1971
IGLESIA COLONIAL DE PANCHIMALCO
200
COLONES
Translation: 150th Anniversary of Central America Independence
Comment
In Reverse, there might be four thin number at the church's right base. These mark the mintage number of that specific coin. Although it isn't known if all the coins had that process made or only a few selected ones.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1971 El Salvador 200 Colones (Independence) gold coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the country's independence from Spain, which was achieved in 1821. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of a freedom fighter, while the reverse side features the National Coat of Arms of El Salvador surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and coin enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 2245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 200 Colones (Independence) 1971 coin.
