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50 Centavos
1967 year| Copper-nickel | 5.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1967 |
| Value | 50 Centavos 0.50 HNL = USD 0.020 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7025 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Value, Portrait of Lempira (with feathers) to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA
Translation: 50 Centavos of a Lempira
Edge
Milled
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 16th century. He is revered as a national hero.
The image on the reverse of this coin is of Lempira adorning plumes.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Honduras, minted in 1967, features the national emblem of Honduras on its obverse side, which includes a shield with five stars representing the five states of the Central American federation, a bird perched on a branch, and a banner with the motto "Libertad y Paz" (Liberty and Peace) written below.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | 4800000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1967 coin.
