5 Centavos, Nicaragua

5 Centavos, Nicaragua, 1981 obverse image5 Centavos, Nicaragua, 1981 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Nicaragua flagNicaragua
  • Years of Minting:
    1981
  • Period:
    Republic (1854-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Sherritt Mint, Fort Saskatchewan, Canada (1927-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.99-$19.90

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value in number at center. Motto at top and bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Augusto Nicolás Sandino bust facing. With legend at top, name at right and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA SANDINO 1981

Reverse:

EN DIOS CONFIAMOS 5 CENTAVOS PATRIA LIBRE O MORIR

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Aluminium

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:1.04 g
  • Diameter:16.8 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded

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