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50 Centavos FAO
1994 year| Nickel plated steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 50 Centavos 0.50 HNL = USD 0.020 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel (90% Steel, 10% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#9560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
50 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA
1945 FAO 1995
Translation: 50 Centavos of a Lempira
Edge
Reeded
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 above the FAO symbol is of Lempira.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos (FAO) 1994 coin from Honduras has a unique design, featuring a stylized image of a farmer and a fisherman on the obverse side, and the Honduran coat of arms on the reverse side.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (FAO) 1994 coin.
