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10 Centavos Magnetic
| Brass plated steel (93.3% Steel, 4.7% Copper, 2.0% Zinc) | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2010-2014 |
| Value | 10 Centavos 0.10 HNL = USD 0.0040 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel (93.3% Steel, 4.7% Copper, 2.0% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#42555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value within laurel wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIEZ
10
CENTAVOS
DE
LEMPIRA
Translation:
Ten
10
Centavos
of a
Lempira
Edge
Plain
Comment
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.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from Honduras has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is due to the brass plating on the steel core, which contains a small amount of magnetite, a naturally occurring iron ore that gives the coin its magnetic properties. This feature was introduced as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easier for people to distinguish the genuine coin from fake ones.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 54000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 150000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos (Magnetic) 2010-2014 coin.
