| Issuer | Nicaragua |
| Year | 1887 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1878-1912) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Dimensions | 15.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.8 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 20 March 1912 |
| Reference(s) | KM#5 |
| Obverse description | Coat or arms, with legend at top and date at bottom. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA
*15 DE SETIEMBRE 1821* (Translation: Republic of Nicaragua 15th Sep 1821) |
| Reverse description | Value and date within wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 5 CENTS 1887 |
| Edge | Milled |
| Mint | H Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham (Heaton and Sons / The Mint Birmingham Limited),United Kingdom (1850-2003) |
| Mintage | 1887 H - - 1 000 000 1887 H - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 3752557160 |
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