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25 Colones Independence
| Issuer | Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The national coat of arms of El Salvador occupies the left and central portion of the field, featuring the triangular device with volcanic landscape, rising sun, and five national flags, all encircled by a laurel wreath. To the right, a draped bust of José Simeón Cañas y Villacorta faces left, his name inscribed in the field beside the effigy. The circular legend REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR AMERICA CENTRAL runs along the upper periphery, with the date 1971 appearing in the lower exergue, flanked by a star. |
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| Reverse description | The central field depicts a reproduction of Salvador Dalí's allegorical composition La Fecundidad, rendered in high relief with surrealist figural imagery. The legend LUCHA POR LA DIGNIDAD DEL HOMBRE arcs along the upper periphery, translating as 'Fight for the dignity of man.' The inscription LA FECUNDIDAD - DALI appears in the mid-field identifying the artwork and its creator, while the denomination 25 COLONES is inscribed along the lower border. |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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