1975 El Salvador 10 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin

Updated August 20, 2026

1975 El Salvador 10 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin 1975 El Salvador 10 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin This 1975 10 Centavos coin from El Salvador is struck in a durable copper-nickel composition. The obverse features the profile of Francisco Morazán, a prominent Central American statesman and military leader, facing left with the inscription REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR and the date 1975 positioned below the bust. The reverse displays the denomination 10 CENTAVOS encircled by a decorative laurel wreath. This specific specimen exhibits a circulated finish and is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard coin flip labeled with reference KM# 150. As a mid-1970s issue from the Republic of El Salvador, this copper-nickel piece serves as a tangible historical artifact of the nation's monetary system from that era. 1975 El Salvador 10 Centavos Copper-Nickel Coin Condition: This coin is in circulated condition, exhibiting visible wear across the high points of the portrait of Francisco Morazán and the reverse laurel wreath. The fields show minor contact marks and a consistent gray patina characteristic of handled copper-nickel alloy. The legends and date remain legible, and the rim appears mostly intact with some softening. It is a business strike type, likely minted at the Sherritt Mint in Canada as was common for this era of Salvadoran coinage. The metal content is a copper-nickel composition. Historically, this 10 centavos piece represents the decimal currency system of El Salvador before the adoption of the US dollar, featuring the national hero Francisco Morazán on the obverse. No professional grade has been assigned. El Salvador, 1975, 10 Centavos, coin, numismatics, Republica de El Salvador, currency, collectible, metal, round, vintage, hobby, money, world coins, coin holder El Salvador coins, 10 centavos, 1975 coin, collectible currency, Central American coins, numismatics, vintage coins, world coins, El Salvador history, coin collecting IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the

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