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25 Centavos
1943 year| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 7.6 g | 26.8 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Nacional de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 25 Centavos de Córdoba (0.25) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 7.6 g |
| Diameter | 26.8 mm |
| Thickness | 1.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 37% |
Reverse
Five volcanoes in row with radiant sun behind. Motto at top and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN DIOS CONFIAMOS
25 CENTAVOS DE CÓRDOBA
Translation:
In God we trust
25 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 1943 Nicaragua 25 Centavos coin features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing the country's national emblem, which includes a triangle with the words "República de Nicaragua" (Republic of Nicaragua) written above it, and a pair of flanking volcanoes. This design was introduced in 1943 and was used on several denominations of Nicaraguan coins during that time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos 1943 coin.
