1 Centavo


Copper clad steel (90-92.4% Steel, 10-7.6% Copper)	1.35 g	16 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Issuing bank	Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras)
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1974-1998
Value	1 Centavo 0.01 HNL = USD 0.00040
Currency	Lempira (1931-date)
Composition	Copper clad steel (90-92.4% Steel, 10-7.6% Copper)
Weight	1.35 g
Diameter	16 mm
Thickness	1 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#7030
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Value within laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
1
CENTAVO
DE
LEMPIRA

Translation:
One
1
Centavo
of a
Lempira

Edge

Plain

Comment

1. Lempira, the present currency of Honduras, was introduced in 1931 replacing the Peso. The Lempira is divided into 100 Centavos.

The currency is named after Lempira, a chieftain of the indigenous Lenca people, who waged war against Spanish occupation of the country during the 16th century. He is revered as a national hero.

2. Sept. 15, 1821, within the Coat of Arms commemorates the day when 5 Central American countries including Honduras gained independence from Spanish rule. 15th Sept is celebrated as the National Day of Honduras.

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Honduras, produced between 1974 and 1998, has a unique feature. The coin's outer layer is made of copper clad steel, which gives it a distinctive color and texture. This combination of materials also makes the coin more durable and resistant to corrosion, extending its lifespan and making it a sought-after collector's item.