El Salvador Archives - Numismaticos.com

Scarcest Dates of the Salvadoran Peso (1892–1914)

The Salvadoran one-peso coin, minted in silver between 1892 and 1914, represents one of the most complex and fascinating series in Central American numismatics. These pieces…

April 24, 2026

El Salvador

1 Peso of El Salvador (1892-1914): History, Coinage and Value

Among the most emblematic coins of Central American numismatics is the Salvadoran Peso, minted between 1892 and 1914. Popularly known as the "Bamba," this silver coin…

April 23, 2025

El Salvador

The 25 Colones Banknote from El Salvador (1999)

The 25-colon Salvadoran banknote issued on April 19, 1999, is an iconic piece in El Salvador's numismatic history. This banknote represents the transition…

March 19, 2025

El Salvador

The Provisional Coins of El Salvador (1828-1835)

Did you know that El Salvador had to mint provisional coins during a period full of conflict and challenges? These pieces, made between 1828 and 1835, tell a fascinating story of necessity,…

September 14, 2024

Private banking El Salvador

Private Bank of El Salvador

On January 5, 1885, the creation of the Banco Particular del Salvador, the second financial institution in the country, founded by José Mauricio Duke and Francisco Camacho, was authorized. This…

April 19, 2023

Private banking El Salvador

International Bank of El Salvador

The Banco Internacional del Salvador, founded on August 20, 1880, was the first formal banking institution in the country, established by a contract signed on August 5…

April 13, 2023

El Salvador Farm tokens

Farm Cards

In numismatics, farm tokens are collectible pieces that were used in the past as substitutes for real money in some rural areas. These tokens were usually…

March 31, 2023

El Salvador

Salvadoran Numismatics

El Salvador, a country full of history and traditions, also has a rich numismatic history that reflects social, political and economic changes over the centuries. Since…

March 31, 2023