El Salvador 3 centavos 1974
A 3 centavos coin issued in 1974 by the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador as a standard circulation coin. It belongs to the regular issues of the Republic period and was the last year of minting for this denomination. The coin was struck at the Royal Mint in London and has a mintage of 10,002,000 pieces.
On the obverse is depicted a portrait of Francisco Morazán facing left. Around the rim is the inscription with the country’s name and the year of issue.
On the reverse the denomination “3 CENTAVOS” is in the center, surrounded by a laurel wreath.
The coin reflects the period of El Salvador’s history in the mid-20th century, when low denominations of the colón remained in circulation. Francisco Morazán is a national hero of Central America, a general and politician, President of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839. He is considered a symbol of the struggle for unity and independence of the region from foreign interference and internal conflicts. The image of Morazán on coins emphasizes respect for his role in shaping the modern identity of Central American countries.
