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250 Colones IADB
1977 year| Gold (.9166) (Copper .0834) | 15.98 g | 28.4 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 | 1977 |
| Value | 250 Colones (250 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.9166) (Copper .0834) |
| Weight | 15.98 g |
| Diameter | 28.4 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#44399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Coin design from the Central American Republic in center. With legend and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DEL CENTRO DE AMERICA
•1824•
PRIMERA MONEDA DE LA FEDERACIÓN CENTROAMERICANA
•1977•
Translation:
Central American Republic
First coin of the Central American Federation
Interesting fact
The 1977 250 Colones coin from El Salvador is a unique piece, as it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB). It's made of gold (0.9166) and copper (0.0834), giving it a distinctive yellow-orange color. The coin weighs 15.98 grams and has a diameter of 30mm. Its design features the IADB's logo on one side and the national emblem of El Salvador on the other. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a symbol of the country's economic and financial history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 250 Colones (IADB) 1977 coin.
