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5 Centavos
| Nickel clad steel | 2 g | 17 mm |
| 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 |
| Years | 1992-2000 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#10237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from El Salvador was designed by the country's famous artist, Fernando Llort. He was known for his work in modern art and was commissioned by the government to design the coin. The design features the national emblem of El Salvador, which includes a shield with the country's flag, a turkey, and a volcano. The coin was minted from 1992 to 2000 and was made of nickel-clad steel, weighing 2 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1994 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1992-2000 coin.
