1 Centavo


Copper	3 g	19.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1890-1908
Value	1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency	Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931)
Composition	Copper
Weight	3 g
Diameter	19.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	11 March 1931
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#39011
Rarity index	76%

Reverse

Denomination and small Liberty head left inside perfectly circular wreath. With legend around and date at bottom. (This type is found with UN over 10).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTs
* PAZ * PROGRESO * I * LIBERTAD *
1890

Translation:
One
Centavos
Peace, Progress and Liberty

Edge

Plain

Comment

The reverse die of KM59 was modified from the reverse die of 10 centavos KM49. UN is over 10; the small liberty head was retained, and the s at the end of the denomination was retained.

Despite the monetary law of 1879, these coins weighed 3g rather than 4.5g.

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Honduras, made of Copper and weighing 3 grams, is interesting because it was produced during a time of economic and political change in the country. In the late 19th century, Honduras was facing economic challenges, including a large national debt and a lack of stable currency. The government decided to introduce a new currency, the peso, which was divided into 100 centavos. The 1 Centavo coin was part of this new currency system and was used widely in everyday transactions. Despite its small denomination, the coin played an important role in the economy of Honduras during this time.