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5 Centavos Pattern
1909 year| Copper-nickel | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Engraved |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304995 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value within legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO NACIONAL DE HONDURAS
SAMPLE
5
＊CENTAVOS＊
Translation: National Bank of Honduras
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Centavos coin from Honduras, made of Copper-nickel in 1909, features a unique design that was never adopted as the official currency of Honduras. Instead, it was used as a pattern coin, which was a trial design that was not released into circulation. This coin's design features a portrait of a young woman representing the Republic of Honduras, surrounded by a wreath of coffee branches and the inscription "República de Honduras" at the top, and the denomination "5 Centavos" at the bottom. The reverse side of the coin features the Honduran coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of laurel branches and the inscription "Libertad y Paz" (Liberty and Peace). This coin is a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history, and its unique design makes it a valuable collector's item.
