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200 Colones Pattern
| Issuer | El Salvador |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Reverse description | The facade of the colonial Iglesia de Panchimalco is depicted in high relief at the center of the field, rendered with fine architectural detail showing its baroque stonework, arched entrance, and cross atop the roofline. The inscription IGLESIA COLONIAL DE PANCHIMALCO appears in small letters immediately below the church building. The dates 1821 and 1971 are positioned to the left of the church, marking the span of the commemorated anniversary. The denomination 200 COLONES is prominently inscribed in large raised characters across the lower field. The circular legend 150° ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE CENTRO AMERICA runs around the full periphery of the coin. |
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| Reverse lettering | 150° ANIVERSARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA DE CENTRO AMERICA 900 1821 1971 IGLESIA COLONIAL DE PANCHIMALCO 200 COLONES (Translation: 150th Anniversary of Central America Independence) |
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Pattern coins from El Salvador in this period were typically produced to test proposed denominations or designs before a minting decision was finalized — most never reached circulation, and many were struck in small quantities for official presentation or archival purposes. Whether this 200 Colones denomination was ever seriously considered for circulation issue is unclear; no corresponding circulating gold coinage was authorized that year.
Gold-plated brass was a common substrate for mid-century Latin American patterns, allowing realistic handling tests without the cost of full gold strikes.