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½ Centavo
| Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc) | 2 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Nacional de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1937 |
| Value | ½ Centavo de Córdoba (0.005) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc) |
| Weight | 2 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#25719 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Value in word within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDIO
CENTAVO
DE
CORDOBA
Translation:
Half
Centavo
of a
Cordoba
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Centavo coin from Nicaragua, minted between 1912 and 1937, is interesting because it was made of a unique alloy of 95% copper, 5% tin, and zinc. This composition was used to reduce the cost of production, as copper was more expensive than other metals at the time. The use of tin and zinc also gave the coin a distinctive color and durability. Additionally, the coin's weight of 2 grams was relatively light for a coin of its size, making it easy to handle and transport.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 H | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 H | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 H | 720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 720000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1912-1937 coin.
