5 Colones (Y2K) 2000 front 5 Colones (Y2K) 2000 back
5 Colones (Y2K) 2000 photo
© www.worldbcnews.com

5 Colones Y2K

2000 year
Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring 7.5 g 25.9 mm
Description
Issuer
El Salvador
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2000
Value
5 Colones (5&nbspSVC)
Currency
Colón (1892-date)
Composition
Bimetallic: bronze plated steel centre in nickel plated steel ring
Weight
7.5 g
Diameter
25.9 mm
Thickness
2.20 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1 January 2001
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#75476
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Value within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
COLONES

Edge

Segmented

Comment

Not released for circulation. Less than 25 coins known worldwide.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Colones (Y2K) 2000 coin from El Salvador is that it features a unique bimetallic design, with a bronze-plated steel center surrounded by a nickel-plated steel ring. This distinctive design sets it apart from other coins and makes it a notable collector's item.