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5 Centavos
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 1.25 g | 14.0 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1892-1893 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 14.0 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#25309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Value in wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO
CENTAVOS
Translation:
Five
Centavos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union. They were remelted in 1893.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos 1892-1893 coin from El Salvador is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a decimalization effort to replace the old Spanish colonial system of reales and pesos with a new system based on centavos and colones. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation for several years and is now a sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 C.A.M. | 80000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1892-1893 coin.
