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1 Centavo Aluminium Trial
1892 year| Aluminium | - | - |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Peso (1878-1912) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#304257 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Plain with with legend and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESSAI
DE
MONNAIE
1892
Translation: Coin Trial
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Centavo (Aluminium Trial) 1892 from Nicaragua made of Aluminium is interesting because it was created as a trial coinage during a time when aluminum was still a relatively new and expensive metal, and its use in coinage was not yet widespread. The fact that Nicaragua chose to use aluminum for this trial coinage speaks to the country's willingness to innovate and experiment with new materials in their currency.
