50 Colones Independence

Features

Issuer El Salvador
Issuing bank Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador (Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador)
Period Republic (1841-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1971
Value 50 Colones (50 SVC)
Currency Colón (1892-date)
Composition Gold (.900)
Weight 5.9 g
Diameter 23 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Demonetized 1 January 2001
Number
N#
44398
References KM# 144,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 31
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

150th anniversary of independenceAutomatically translated

Series: 150th Anniversary of Salvadoran Independence

Obverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR AMERICA CENTRAL
1971

Translation: Republic of El Salvador, Central America

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
150° ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE CENTRO AMERICA
50 COLONES
1821
1971

Translation: 150th Anniversary of Central American Independence

Mint

Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1971  Photo 3 530 $ 420 Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)
Katz
Auction 98
Lot 52
Internet Archive
14 Oct 2023 UNC USD 333.26
(EUR 309.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2023 August 27 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65168
Lot 99100
Internet Archive
27 Aug 2023 UNC
(NGC PR70 Ultra Cameo)
USD 600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2022 June 26 Modern World Coins Spring Showcase Auction 61276
Lot 98081
Internet Archive
26 Jun 2022 UNC
(NGC PR67 Ultra Cameo)
USD 492.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232144
Lot 61424
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2021 UNC
(NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)
USD 432.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Colones (Independence)
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30858
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 UNC
The lot includes several items.
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