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5 Centavos
| Copper-nickel clad steel (Cladding: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 4 g | 23 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 | 1975-1986 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad steel (Cladding: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#4632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
Translation: 5 Cents
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from El Salvador, produced between 1975 and 1986, has a unique feature. It's made of copper-nickel clad steel, which means it has a layer of copper and nickel surrounding a steel core. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time, as it was one of the first to use this innovative cladding technique.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | 2000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1986 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1975-1986 coin.
