1 Centavo Heavy Type


Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin)	2 g	15 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1935-1949
Value	1 Centavo 0.01 HNL = USD 0.00040
Currency	Lempira (1931-date)
Composition	Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight	2 g
Diameter	15 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#326886
Rarity index	26%

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 1935 and 1949, has an interesting feature. Despite its small size and weight, it was made with a unique blend of metals, including 95% copper, 4% zinc, and 1% tin. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive bronze color and makes it stand out from other coins of similar value and era.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1935	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1939	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1949	4000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo (Heavy Type) 1935-1949 coin.