5 Centavos, El Salvador

5 Centavos, El Salvador, 1915-1925 obverse image5 Centavos, El Salvador, 1915-1925 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    El Salvador flagEl Salvador
  • Years of Minting:
    1915-1925
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$77.00

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

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Francisco Morazán bust left; with legend around and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DEL SALVADOR 1925

Reverse:

5 CENTAVOS

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

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

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:5 g
  • Diameter:23 mm
  • Thickness:1.31 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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