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2500 Colones Discovery of America
| Issuer | El Salvador |
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| Year | 1992 |
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| Reference(s) | KM#161, Schön#52 |
| Obverse description | Central design depicting the three ships of Christopher Columbus — the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María — sailing the Atlantic Ocean, rendered in relief against a stippled sea field. The national legend REPÚBLICA DE EL SALVADOR arcs along the upper periphery, while the date 1992 appears in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central field bears the face value flanked by two symmetrically placed olive branches, symbolizing peace. Fourteen five-pointed stars encircle the design, representing the fourteen departments of the Republic of El Salvador. The commemorative legend V CENTENARIO DEL ENCUENTRO DE DOS CULTURAS arcs along the upper periphery, with the dual dates 1492 - 1992 and the denomination 2500 COLONES positioned in the lower portion of the coin. |
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