1 Colón, El Salvador

1 Colón, El Salvador, 1984-1985 obverse image1 Colón, El Salvador, 1984-1985 reverse image
1 Colón coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    El Salvador flagEl Salvador
  • Years of Minting:
    1984-1985
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
1 Colón Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.25-$114.99

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

1 Colón Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination within wreath. With mint mark at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Christopher Columbus facing left, with legend around and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Colón Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPÚBLICA DE EL SALVADOR CRISTÓBAL COLÓN 1984

Reverse:

1 COLÓN Mo

1 Colón Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

1 Colón sizes
  • Weight:9.5 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:2 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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