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5 Centavos
1943 year| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 3.6 g | 20.9 mm |
| Issuer | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Nacional de Nicaragua) |
| Period | Republic (1854-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 5 Centavos de Córdoba (0.05) |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 15 February 1988 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#14303 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 35% |
Reverse
Five volcanoes in row, radiant sun behind. Motto at top and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EN DIOS CONFIAMOS
5 CENTAVOS DE CORDOBA
Translation:
In God we trust
5 Centavos of a Cordoba
Edge
Plain
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 5 Centavos 1943 coin from Nicaragua features a unique design on its reverse side, showcasing a stylized image of the country's national emblem, which includes a volcano, a rainbow, and a Phrygian cap, symbolizing the country's rich natural resources, diversity, and struggle for independence.
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 5 Centavos 1943 coin.
