The Republic of El Salvador is a Central American country bordered by Guatemala, Honduras, and the Pacific Ocean. It has an area slightly smaller than Massachusetts. ENJOY!!

Languages: Spanish, Nahua (among some Amerindians)
Religions: Roman Catholic, Protestant, Jehovah's Witnesses
Status: UN Country
Colon: Originates from Cristobal Colon is the Spanish name of Christopher Columbus, explorer who discovered America (1451-1506)

The note selected is a 1982 issue of 1 Colon printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co Ltd. (TDLR)
Note: Since 2001 El Salvador no longer uses it's own currency instead uses the US Dollar.

(Front) Cerron Grande Dam on the Rio Lempa River at ctr. (Back) Cristobal Colon (Christopher Columbus) at ctr. Arms at r.