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50 Centavos FAO
1973 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 50 Centavos 0.50 HNL = USD 0.020 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#6878 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Value, Portrait of Lempira (with feathers) to the left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA
PRODUZCAMOS MAS ALIMENTOS
Translation:
50 Centavos of a Lempira
Let Us Produce More Food
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 (FAO) 1973 coin from Honduras features the national emblem of Honduras on one side and the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) emblem on the other side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | 4400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (FAO) 1973 coin.
