50 Centavos Magnetic
| Nickel plated steel | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1991-2019 |
| Value | 50 Centavos 0.50 HNL = USD 0.020 |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Nickel plated steel |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#3190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Portrait of Lempira (without feathers) facing left within the circle, and denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 50 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA
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 is of Lempira.
KM#84a.1: With cloud
KM#84a.2: Without cloud
Coins dated 1991 through 2007 are composed of 90% Steel and 10% Nickel. Coins dated 2012 to date are 92.8% Steel and 7.2% Nickel.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Honduras has a unique feature - it's magnetic. This is because it's made of nickel-plated steel, which is a magnetic material. This feature was introduced in 1991, and it's been a distinctive characteristic of the coin ever since. It's a useful feature for people who are visually impaired, as they can easily identify the coin by its magnetic properties.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1994 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1995 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1996 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1999 | 8000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | 45000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | 30000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2012 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2014 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2017 | 40000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2019 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Magnetic) 1991-2019 coin.
