Nicaragua 5 Centavos, 1972
Information
Country
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Currency
First Córdoba
(1912 – 1987)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Centavos de Córdoba
Year
1972
Ruler
Republic
(1854–9999)
Composition
Nickel clad steel
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.08
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
15 February 1988
Description
5 Centavos de Córdoba from Nicaragua. Issued in 1972. Struck in Nickel clad steel. Measures 17 mm and weighs 3.08 g.
- Obverse
- Bust Francisco Hernández de Córdoba facing, with legend at top and date at bottom. (Republic of Nicaragua)
- Reverse
- Five volcanoes in row, radiant sun behind. Motto at top and value at bottom. (In God we trust 5 Centavos of a Cordoba)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | 10M | € 1,10 | € 1,20 | € 1,50 | € 1,70 |
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