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1 Centavo Mule
| Copper | 1.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1911 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25454 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value within wreath, with 1 up and down. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ PROGRESO Y LIBERTAD
1
CENTs
1
1910
Translation:
Peace, Progress and Liberty
1
Centavo
Comment
Obverse die: 5 Centavos KM#48Reverse die: Altered 5 Centavos KM#48
Due to inflation, the value of copper in 1 Centavo coins was more than face value. The size of these coins was reduced to the old 1/2 Centavo coins.
Interesting fact
The 1910-1911 Honduran 1 Centavo coin is a rare and unique coin, known as a "mule" coin. This is because it was minted with a combination of dies from different years, resulting in a coin that has a mismatched obverse (front) and reverse (back) design. Specifically, the obverse die was from 1910, while the reverse die was from 1911. This error was likely caused by a mistake at the mint, and it makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors. In fact, some examples of this coin have sold for thousands of dollars at auction.
