1973 Honduras 50 Centavos

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The one and only Honduran coin I own. Not sure where I got it. Also not sure why it is the only one I own.

Lempira is the equivalent of Dollar. So 50 Centavos de Lempira is like saying half dollar. Granted the exchange rate, as of today, has it 50 Centavos de Lempira equal to about 5 U.S. Cents.

50 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA PRODUZCAMOS MAS ALIMENTOS

REPBULICA DE HONDURAS

PRODUZCAMOS MAS ALIMENTOS means we produce more food. This is a nod to F.A.O. which is the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Since 1968 they have asked countries to spread the message of better food and farming through coins. F.A.O. coins are very collectible since they are mostly affordable. 600+ coins and medals have been issued including the last Haitian coin I featured two days ago.

Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 50 Centavos De Lempira / Honduras
Year: 1973
Mintage: 4,400,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.25 in VF

Slight evidence this coin was cleaned. Then again there is evidence that thing coin was covered in something rust-like.

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