2 Centavos

1974 year


Copper clad steel (90-92.8% Steel, 10-7.2% Copper)	2.7 g	21 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Issuing bank	Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras)
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Year	1974
Value	2 Centavos 0.02 HNL = USD 0.00080
Currency	Lempira (1931-date)
Composition	Copper clad steel (90-92.8% Steel, 10-7.2% Copper)
Weight	2.7 g
Diameter	21 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#8102
Rarity index	13%

Reverse

Value within Laurel Wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DOS
2
CENTAVOS
DE
LEMPIRA

Translation:
Two
2
Centavos
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 2 Centavos 1974 coin from Honduras has a unique feature - it has a Copper clad steel composition, which is different from the usual copper or nickel used in coin production. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds a interesting element to its design.