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50 Centavos
1953 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 5 g | 21 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 |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 SVC) |
| Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 2001 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#14258 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50
CENTAVOS
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These coins were withdrawn in the mid-1960s due to the rising price of silver.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1953 El Salvador 50 Centavos coin is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was issued in the year that El Salvador gained its independence from Mexico, and it features an image of the country's national hero, Jose Miguel de la Vega, on its obverse side. Additionally, the coin's silver and copper composition was a common feature of many circulating coins at the time, but its unique combination of metals and design makes it a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1953 coin.
