50 Centavos

1892 year


Silver (.900) (Copper .100)	12.5 g	31 mm

Description

Issuer	El Salvador
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1892
Value	50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency	Peso (1861-1919)
Composition	Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight	12.5 g
Diameter	31 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Demonetized	12 September 1919
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#44393
Rarity index	87%

Reverse

Flag with pole held by 5 arms (one for each Central American State). With legend around and value at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
• AMERICA CENTRAL •
50 CENTAVOS

Translation: Central America

Edge

Reeded

Comment

These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union. In 1893 they were ordered to be withdrawn from circulation to be melted down, as the design was considered pro-Central American Republic. Because it was the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Europeans, it was decided to replace the design with the Columbus design.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1892 El Salvador 50 Centavos coin is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. El Salvador had recently gained independence from Spain and was struggling to establish a stable government and economy. Despite these challenges, the coin was minted with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, featuring an intricate design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage.