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5 Centavos
1994 yearChromium plated steel | 2.10 g | 15 mm |
Issuer | Nicaragua |
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Issuing bank | Central Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Central de Nicaragua) |
Period | Republic (1854-date) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1994 |
Value | 5 Centavos de Córdoba 0.05 NIO = USD 0.0014 |
Currency | Third Córdoba "Oro" (1991-date) |
Composition | Chromium plated steel |
Weight | 2.10 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Thickness | 1.70 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#5775 |
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Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Coat of arms with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA
AMERICA CENTRAL
Translation:
Republic of Nicaragua
Central America
Edge
Plain
Comment
After the election of Violeta Chamorro in 1990 and the gradual fall of the Sandinistas in the 1990s, the Córdoba was redenominated at a rate of 1 Córdoba "Oro" = 5,000,000 "old" Córdobas. These coins replaced the in 1994.Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Nicaragua features the national emblem of Nicaragua on its obverse side, which includes a triangle with 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 |
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1994 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1994 coin.