© jasanche (CC BY-NC)
© jasanche (CC BY-NC)
5 Centavos Magnetic
| Brass plated steel (92% Steel, 5.6% Copper, 2.4% Zinc) | 3.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2010-2014 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 HNL = USD 0.0020 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Brass plated steel (92% Steel, 5.6% Copper, 2.4% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#43597 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCO
5
CENTAVOS
DE
LEMPIRA
Translation:
Five
5
Centavos
of a
Lempira
Edge
Plain
Comment
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.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Honduras has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is due to the brass plating on the steel core, which contains a small amount of magnetic material. This feature was added to help distinguish the coin from other denominations and to make it easier for people to identify and handle.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 55000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 200000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Magnetic) 2010-2014 coin.
