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Rep. Central America Coin List

The recent monetary history of the Central American Republic is fascinating and reflects the political and economic changes in the region. From independence from Spain in 1821 to the present, Central American countries have undergone various transformations in their monetary systems, adopting and abandoning different currencies over time.

The Central American Peso and the Monetary Union

After the dissolution of the Central American Federation in 1838, the countries of the region briefly maintained a monetary union using the Central American Peso. This currency, minted in silver, was used in Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua and Costa Rica until the mid-19th century. However, political and economic instability led each country to adopt its own national currency, marking the end of this early monetary union.

Dollarization and Modern Monetary Systems

In recent decades, the region has experienced significant changes in its monetary systems. El Salvador adopted the US dollar as its official currency in 2001, becoming the first Central American country to fully dollarize. Other countries, such as Guatemala and Honduras, have maintained their national currencies (the Quetzal and the Lempira, respectively) but with a strong influence of the dollar in their economies. Nicaragua and Costa Rica have experimented with floating exchange rate systems, while Panama has used the US dollar along with the Balboa since the early 20th century, creating a diverse monetary landscape in the region.

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The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Rep. Central America coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

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The valuation of these coins list 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.

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Rep. Centro América | 1/4 real (Guatemala)

KM#1 FO#23216
Year 1824-1851

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 real (Guatemala)

Rep. Centro América | 1 real (Guatemala)

KM#3 FO#23222
Year 1824-1828

Rep. Centro América | 8 reales (Guatemala)

KM#4 FO#15946
Year 1824-1847

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 escudo (Guatemala)

KM#5 FO#23232
Year 1824-1834

Rep. Centro América | 1 escudo (Guatemala)

KM#6 FO#15943
Year 1824-1825

Rep. Centro América | 4 escudos (Guatemala)

KM#7 FO#15944
Year 1824-1825

Rep. Centro América | 8 escudos (Guatemala)

KM#8 FO#15948
Year 1824-1825

Rep. Centro América | 2 reales (Honduras)

KM#9.1 FO#23228
Year 1825

Rep. Centro América | 2 reales (Honduras)

KM#9.2 FO#23229
Year 1825

Rep. Centro América | 2 reales (Honduras)

KM#9.3 FO#23230
Year 1831-1832

Rep. Centro América | 2 reales (Honduras)

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 escudo (Costa Rica))

Rep. Centro América | 2 escudos (Guatemala)

KM#12 FO#23238
Year 1825-1847

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 escudo (Costa Rica)

KM#13.1 FO#23234
Year 1828-1849

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 escudo (Costa Rica)

KM#13.2 FO#23235
Year 1847-1848

Rep. Centro América | 1 escudo (Costa Rica)

KM#14 FO#23237
Year 1828-1850

Rep. Centro América | 1 escudo (Costa Rica)

KM#15 FO#23239
Year 1828-1850

Rep. Centro América | 4 escudos (Costa Rica)

KM#16 FO#23215
Year 1828-1849

Rep. Centro América | 8 escudos (Costa Rica)

KM#17 FO#23240
Year 1828-1837

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 real (Honduras)

Rep. Centro América | 1 real (Honduras)

KM#19.1 FO#23223
Year 1824

Rep. Centro América | 1 real (Honduras)

KM#19.2 FO#23224
Year 1825-1830

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 real (Costa Rica)

KM#20 FO#23220
Year 1831-1845

Rep. Centro América | 1/2 real (Costa Rica)

KM#20a FO#23221
Year 1846-1849

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