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5 Centavos

1977 year
Nickel brass (65% Copper, 23% Zinc, 12% Nickel) 4 g 23 mm
Description
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
Year
1977
Value
5 Centavos (0.05&nbspSVC)
Currency
Colón (1892-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (65% Copper, 23% Zinc, 12% Nickel)
Weight
4 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
1 January 2001
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#9706
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from El Salvador, made of Nickel brass, has a unique feature. It's one of the few coins in the world that has a hole in the center, which was designed to help distinguish it from other coins in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977  26000000 - - - - - -

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