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Salvadoran colón (SVC)
The Salvadoran Colón (SVC) is the former currency of El Salvador, replaced by the US Dollar in 2001 but still used for accounting and historical reference.
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Converted amount
0.1143 USD
Exchange rate
1 SVC = 0.114286 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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SVC · Salvadoran colón
Salvadoran Colón (SVC) Overview
The Salvadoran Colón (SVC) was the official currency of El Salvador from 1892 until 2001, when it was replaced by the US Dollar (USD) as part of a monetary integration plan. The currency was named after Christopher Columbus (Cristóbal Colón in Spanish) and was subdivided into 100 centavos. Although no longer in circulation, the colón remains relevant for historical financial records, conversions, and certain legacy transactions.
During its time, the colón underwent various changes, including the introduction of coins and banknotes issued by the Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador. The currency experienced periods of stability and inflation, reflecting the country's economic conditions. The decision to adopt the US Dollar aimed to stabilize the economy, reduce inflation, and attract foreign investment, but it also meant that the colón ceased to be legal tender.
Today, the SVC is primarily used as a unit of account for historical data and in some contexts for calculating old debts or contracts. For current transactions, the US Dollar is used exclusively. Understanding the SVC is important for economists, historians, and those dealing with pre-2001 financial documents or studying El Salvador's economic history.
- Code
- SVC
- Symbol
- SVC
- Current rate
- USD / SVC
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1892, replacing the Salvadoran peso.
- Official name
- Salvadoran colón
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in El Salvador (until 2001, now historical)
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- centavo · 1 SVC = 100 centavo
- Countries
- El Salvador
- Issuing authority
- Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador
- Central bank
- Central Reserve Bank of El Salvador · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Fixed at 8.75 colones per US dollar since 1993
Common banknotes
₡5 · ₡10 · ₡25 · ₡50 · ₡100 · ₡200 · ₡500 · ₡1000
Common coins
1 centavo · 2 centavos · 3 centavos · 5 centavos · 10 centavos · 25 centavos · 50 centavos · 1 colón
Also known as
Colón · Salvadoran colón · SVC · ₡
Practical notes
- The colón was replaced by the US dollar in 2001.
Priority currency pairs
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Salvadoran colón questions
What is the SVC exchange rate?
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