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  • 5 Centavos 1939-1974, KM# 134, El Salvador
  • 5 Centavos 1939-1974, KM# 134, El Salvador
Obverse

Head of Francisco Morazan left, legend at top and date below.

Francisco Morazán (1792–1842) was a Honduran politician who was president of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839. Before he was president of Central America he was head of state of Honduras. He rose to prominence at the legendary Battle of La Trinidad on November 11, 1827. Since then, and until his execution in 1842, Morazán dominated the political and military scene of Central America.

REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR
1967

Reverse

Denomination within wreath.

5
CENTAVOS

Edge

5 Centavos

KM# 134
Characteristics
Material Cupronickel
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.5 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mints
Philadelphia Mint (P)
Royal Mint
San Francisco Mint (S)

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