El Salvador Coin Values
Current market statistics for El Salvador coinage based on 1,161 eBay listings.
What you'll usually pay
👉 In short easy summary
High value is concentrated in Silver compositions (+262%) and higher denominations like 5 Colones (+418%). Conversely, base metal coins and lower denominations show significant price drops, with 5 Centavos down -82%.
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Price by composition
Why? Silver coins command a premium at 122.21 compared to Bronze at 5.83.
Price by denomination
Why? 5 Colones are the most valuable at 174.95, while 5 Centavos are the lowest at 5.99.
Price by year
Why? 1971 listings show a high median of 160, whereas 1972 listings are only 5.89.
Price by circulated/uncirculated
Why? Uncirculated coins reach 23.98, while Circulated coins average 10.45.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a silver coin from El Salvador?
The median price for Silver composition coins is 122.21.
How do 5 Colones coins compare in value to 5 Centavos coins?
5 Colones have a median price of 174.95, while 5 Centavos have a median of 5.99.
What is the general market median for this category?
The overall market median is 33.75.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $2–$299, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked July 15, 2026.