El Salvador 5 Colones, 1971
Independence
Information
Country
El Salvador
El Salvador
Currency
Colón
(1892 – 9999)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
5 Colones
Year
1971
Ruler
Republic
(1841–9999)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
11.5
Diameter (mm)
29.8
Thickness (mm)
2.11
Demonetized
1 January 2001
Description
5 Colones from El Salvador. Issued in 1971. Struck in Silver (.999). Measures 29.8 mm and weighs 11.5 g.
- Obverse
- Coat of arms, with legend around and date at bottom. (Republic of El Salvador, Central America)
- Reverse
- Victory with two laurel wreaths. Bust at right. With legend around and value at bottom. (150th Anniversary of Central America Independence.)
- Edge
- Lettered. (Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 18K | € 25,00 | Proof |
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