El Salvador Coins
The official currency of El Salvador has been the US dollar since 2001. This change marked an important milestone in the monetary history of the Central American country, which previously used the Salvadoran colón as its national currency.
Monetary history of El Salvador
Prior to dollarization, El Salvador used the Salvadoran colón as its official currency from 1892 to 2001. This currency was named after Christopher Columbus and replaced the Salvadoran peso. During its circulation, the colón experienced several issues and changes in its design, reflecting the history and culture of the country.
Relevant numismatic milestones
One of the most significant events in Salvadoran numismatics was the issuance of the commemorative coin for the Sesquicentennial of Independence in 1971, minted in silver. Another important milestone was the introduction of bimetallic coins in the 1990s, which represented a technological advance in the minting of coins in the country. Currently, although the dollar is the official currency, El Salvador has made history by becoming the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender in 2021.
| Country | El Salvador |
| Flag | |
| Coin | United States dollar (USD) |
| 1€ | 1,05$ |
| Continent | America Centro |
| Capital city | San Salvador |
| ISO2 | SV |
| ISO3 | SLV |
| Catalogued coins | 144 |
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📌 Some countries such as El Salvador have adopted the $USD as their official currency. The coins shown may be earlier or belong to special series editions.
The most valuable coins
The most valuable El Salvador coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
1 colón
1/4 real
1 colón
1 peso
150 colones
1 colón
25 centavos
10 centavos
25 centavos
1 peso
50 centavos (José Matías Delgado y de León)
2 centavos
5 centavos
3 centavos
10 centavos
1 centavo
3 centavos
1 centavo
50 centavos
5 centavos
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