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5 Centavos
| Copper-nickel clad steel | 2.00 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 | 1991-1998 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad steel |
| Weight | 2.00 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#2508 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
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, José María Cañas. He was known for his work in painting, sculpture, and engraving, and his design for the 5 Centavos coin features the national emblem of El Salvador, the coat of arms, on one side, and the denomination on the other. This coin was in circulation from 1991 to 1998 and was made of copper-nickel clad steel, weighing 2.00 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1991-1998 coin.
