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10 Centavos
| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 2.5 g | 17.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Nacional de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1912-1936 |
| Value | 10 Centavos de Córdoba (0.10) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 26 October 1940 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Five volcanoes in row, radiant sun behind. Motto at top and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN DIOS CONFIAMOS
10 CENTAVOS DE CORDOBA
Translation:
In God we trust
10 Centavos of a Cordoba
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Nicaragua, made of Silver (.800) and Copper (.200), is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1912, just a year after the country's independence from the United States, and was in circulation until 1936, a period that saw the rise and fall of several governments, including the regime of President Jose Santos Zelaya, who was ousted in 1912, and the subsequent US military intervention in 1914. Despite the political instability, the coin remained a stable currency during this time, and its silver content made it a popular choice for trade and commerce.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 H | 230000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 H | 220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1935 (1936) | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1936 | 250000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1912-1936 coin.
