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5 Colones
1997 year| Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring | 7.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 5 Colones (5 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 2.20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#75475 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Denomination in core, with wreath on ring.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
COLONES
Edge
Segmented
Comment
Not released for circulation.Less than 25 coins known worldwide.
Update : 100 pcs were found in a bag. Several are sold already.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Colones 1997 coin from El Salvador is that it features the iconic volcano, El Salvador's coat of arms, and the national bird, the turkey, on its obverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Colones 1997 coin.
