1 Centavo, El Salvador

1 Centavo, El Salvador, 1981 obverse image1 Centavo, El Salvador, 1981 reverse image
1 Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    El Salvador flagEl Salvador
  • Years of Minting:
    1981
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
1 Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$36.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Centavo Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath; with very small SM at right bade of number.

Engraver:

Mirsa Soto

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Bust of Francisco Morazán left. With legend at top and date at bottom. Engraver´s initials DH under bust.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPÚBLICA DE EL SALVADOR 1981

Reverse:

1 SM CENTAVO

1 Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)

Size

1 Centavo sizes
  • Weight:1.5 g
  • Diameter:15 mm
  • Thickness:1.29 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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