20 Centavos 1978-1990 front 20 Centavos 1978-1990 back
20 Centavos 1978-1990 photo
© Makake

20 Centavos

 
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) 2.27 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras)
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1978-1990
Value
20 Centavos 0.20 HNL = USD 0.0080
Currency
Lempira (1931-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight
2.27 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.04 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#3189
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

Value over portrait of Lempira (without feathers) facing left within a circle

Script: Latin

Lettering: 20 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA

Translation: 20 Centavos of a Lempira

Edge

Reeded

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 16th century. He is revered as a national hero.

The image on the reverse of this coin is of Lempira.

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from Honduras, made of Copper-nickel, has a unique feature. It's one of the few coins in the world that has a hole in the center. The hole is 4mm in diameter and is punched out during the minting process. This distinctive feature makes it easily recognizable and sets it apart from other coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  30000000 - - - - - -
1990  10000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1978-1990 coin.