The official currency of Nicaragua is the córdoba , named after Francisco Hernández de Córdoba, one of the Spanish captains who conquered these lands. It is divided into 100 centavos.
You can find a variety of coins in circulation and available for collecting:
- Centavos: 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos coins made from various metal alloys.
- Córdobas: 1, 5, 10, and 20 córdobas coins.
Historically, different series of coins have been issued, including those featuring a portrait of Augusto César Sandino and his characteristic hat.
If you’re interested in collecting, you can find different Nicaraguan coins for sale from online retailers like eBay and Etsy, including:
- 1 Córdoba coins from 2002-2014 or 1997-2000.
- Republic of Nicaragua 1 cordoba Pyramid Coin from 2007.
- 50 Centavos coin from 1994 featuring a Peace Dove and Map.
- Sets of different collectible coins from the Third Cordoba Oro period (1991-2017).
Nicaraguan coins, particularly the 1 Córdoba, often feature the National Coat of Arms on the front, which includes an equilateral triangle of gold, a mountain range, the Caribbean and Pacific Oceans, a Phrygian cap, a rainbow, and the legend “República de Nicaragua – América Central”.
What is the coin of Nicaragua?
The córdoba (Spanish pronunciation: [‘koɾ. ðo. βa], sign: C$; code: NIO) is the currency of Nicaragua and is divided into 100 centavos.
What is a republica de panama coin?
I can help with that. The balboa (sign: B/.; ISO 4217: PAB) is, along with the United States dollar, one of the official currencies of Panama. It is named in honor of the Spanish explorer and conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa. The balboa is subdivided into 100 centésimos.
Does Nicaragua use coins?
Coins in Circulation
Nicaragua also uses coins, ranging from small denominations to functional equivalents for everyday purchases: Centavos: 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos coins made from various metal alloys.