10 Córdobas Alexander von Humboldt

Alexander von Humboldt spent several months in the Americas between 1799 and 1804, but his documented travels took him through Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico — he never set foot in Nicaragua. The connection is regional at best, and his inclusion here reflects a broader Latin American claim on his scientific expedition rather than any specific Nicaraguan tie.

At 0.5 grams of 14-karat gold, this belongs to the category of modern fractional issues produced primarily for collectors rather than circulation — a format the Banco Central de Nicaragua has used for several commemorative releases.