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5 Centavos

1972 year
Nickel clad steel 3.08 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Nicaragua
Issuing bank
Central Bank of Nicaragua (Banco Central de Nicaragua)
Period
Republic (1854-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1972
Value
5 Centavos de Córdoba (0.05)
Currency
First Córdoba (1912-1987)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Weight
3.08 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
15 February 1988
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#9766
Rarity index
20%

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

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos 1972 coin from Nicaragua has a unique feature - it has a raised rim on both sides, which is not commonly found in coins.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1972  10020000 - - - - - -

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