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5 Centavos Non-magnetic
| Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) | 3.25 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1995-2007 |
| Value | 5 Centavos 0.05 HNL = USD 0.0020 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc) |
| Weight | 3.25 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.28 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8490 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 7% |
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.
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Honduras was designed with a unique feature - it has a raised rim on both sides of the coin, which helps visually impaired individuals identify the coin more easily. This feature was introduced in 1995 and has been a distinctive characteristic of the coin ever since.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1998 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 50000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2002 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 85000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2006 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 80000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Non-magnetic) 1995-2007 coin.
