10 Centavos

€1.00
IssuerNicaragua
Year1939-1972
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value10 Centavos de Córdoba (0.10)
CurrencyFirst Córdoba (1912-1987)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight4.0 g
Dimensions19.9 mm
Thickness1.8 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to15 February 1988
Reference(s) KM#17, Schön#22
Obverse descriptionBust Francisco Hernández de Córdoba facing, with legend at top and date at bottom.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA * * 1972 * *
(Translation: Republic of Nicaragua)
Reverse descriptionFive volcanoes in row, radiant sun behind. Motto at top and value at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEN DIOS CONFIAMOS 10 CENTAVOS DE CÓRDOBA
(Translation: In God we trust 10 Centavos of a Cordoba)
EdgeKM# 17.1 - Edge lettering BNN-BNN-BNN-BNN (for National Bank of
Mint
Mintage1939  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint - 2 500 000
1939  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint; Proof -
1946  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint - 2 000 000
1946  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint; Proof -
1950  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint - 2 000 000
1950  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint; Proof -
1952  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint - 1 500 000
1952  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint; Proof -
1954  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint - 3 000 000
1954  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint; Proof -
1956  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint - 5 000 000
1956  - KM#17.1; Royal Mint; Proof -
1962  - KM#17.2; Royal Mint - 4 000 000
1962  - KM#17.2; Royal Mint; Proof -
1964  - KM#17.2; Royal Mint - 4 000 000
1965  - KM#17.2; Royal Mint - 12 000 000
1972  - KM#17.3; In Sets only; Proof - 20 000
Catalog ID6075387630
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