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5 Centavos

1911 year
Silver (.835) (Copper .165) 1.25 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
El Salvador
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1911
Value
5 Centavos (0.05&nbspSVC)
Currency
Colón (1892-date)
Composition
Silver (.835) (Copper .165)
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
23 December 1941
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#25259
Rarity index
60%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCO
CENTAVOS

Translation:
Five
Centavos

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos 1911 coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had recently gained independence from Spain in 1821 and was struggling to establish a stable government and economy. Despite these challenges, the country was able to produce a coin that has become a valuable collector's item today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1911  1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1911 coin.