5 Centavos


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	5 g	21 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1931-1980
Value	5 Centavos 0.05 HNL = USD 0.0020
Currency	Lempira (1931-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	5 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#5129
Rarity index	8%

Reverse

Value within laurel wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCO
5
CENTAVOS
DE
LEMPIRA

Translation:
Five
5
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.

KM#72.1: Dentilated border

KM#72.2: Beaded border

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from Honduras, minted between 1931 and 1980, has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique shape, known as a "scalloped" or "semicircular" shape, which sets it apart from other coins. This distinctive shape was chosen to make the coin easily recognizable and distinguishable from other denominations.