1 Centavo Light Type


Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin)	1.5 g	15 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Issuing bank	Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras)
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1954-1957
Value	1 Centavo 0.01 HNL = USD 0.00040
Currency	Lempira (1931-date)
Composition	Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Zinc, 1% Tin)
Weight	1.5 g
Diameter	15 mm
Thickness	1.17 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#2961
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 1954 and 1957, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of bronze, a metal alloy, it was designed with a unique combination of metals, specifically 95% copper, 4% zinc, and 1% tin. This blend gives the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins made of similar materials.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1954	3500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1956	2000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1957	28000000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo (Light Type) 1954-1957 coin.