Nicaragua 5 Centavos, 1943
Information
Country
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Currency
First Córdoba
(1912 – 1987)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Centavos de Córdoba
Year
1943
Ruler
Republic
(1854–9999)
Composition
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
3.6
Diameter (mm)
20.9
Demonetized
15 February 1988
Description
5 Centavos de Córdoba from Nicaragua. Issued in 1943. Struck in Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc). Measures 20.9 mm and weighs 3.6 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
- Smooth
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | f | vf | xf | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 (1944) | 2M | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | € 1,60 | Minted in 1944 |
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