5 Colones Independence, El Salvador

5 Colones Independence, El Salvador, 1971 obverse image5 Colones Independence, El Salvador, 1971 reverse image
5 Colones Independence coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    El Salvador flagEl Salvador
  • Years of Minting:
    1971
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Lettered.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
5 Colones Independence Reference Price

Reference Price

$12.50-$249.15

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

5 Colones Independence Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Victory with two laurel wreaths. Bust at right. With legend around and value at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms, with legend around and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Lettered.

5 Colones Independence Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR AMERICA CENTRAL 1971

Reverse:

150° ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE CENTRO AMERICA 1821-1971 José Simeón Cañas y Villacorta 5 COLONES

5 Colones Independence Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.999)

Size

5 Colones Independence sizes
  • Weight:11.5 g
  • Diameter:29.80 mm
  • Thickness:2.11 mm
  • Edge:Lettered.

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