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10 Centavos
1943 year| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 5.3 g | 24.03 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Nacional de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 10 Centavos de Córdoba (0.10) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 5.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.03 mm |
| Thickness | 1.74 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14308 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
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
Comment
Due to the importance of Nickel as a wartime material in WW2, the United States Mint manufactured Nicaraguan coinage out of Copper and Zinc.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos 1943 coin from Nicaragua features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a landscape with a volcano and a lake. This design was created by the Nicaraguan artist, Francisco Ortega, and it symbolizes the country's natural beauty and rich resources.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1943 coin.
