| Issuer | Nicaragua |
| Year | 1980 |
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Value | 500 Córdobas |
| Currency | First Córdoba (1912-1987) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 14 g |
| Dimensions | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | 15 February 1988 |
| Reference(s) | KM#46, Schön#48 |
| Obverse description | Nicaragua map, with motto at top and bottom. Mint at top-left and date at bottom. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | NICARAGUA LIBRE
Mo
1980
PATRIA LIBRE O MORIR (Translation: Nicaragua free Free Homeland or die) |
| Reverse description | Bust 1/4 right. With phrase at top. Value and name at base. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | EL AMANECER DEJO DE SER UNA
TENTACION
500 CORDOBAS
CARLOS FONSECA (Translation: Twilight is not a temptation anymore.) |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mint | (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date) |
| Mintage | 1980 Mo - Proof - 7 000 |
| Catalog ID | 6221370630 |
| Comments |
