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1 Centavo
| Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc) | 3.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Nacional de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1940 |
| Value | 1 Centavo de Córdoba (0.01) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#4339 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Value in lettering inside wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO
DE
CORDOBA
Translation:
One
Centavo
of a
Cordoba
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Nicaragua, produced between 1912 and 1940, has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique combination of metals, consisting of 95% copper, 5% tin, and zinc. This blend of metals was specifically chosen to create a durable and long-lasting coin that could withstand the wear and tear of daily use. The use of copper as the primary metal also gave the coin a distinctive reddish-brown color, which was a distinguishing feature of Nicaraguan coins during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 H | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 H | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 H | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 H | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 450000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 750000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 700000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1924 | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1934 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1937 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1938 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1940 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1912-1940 coin.
