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20 Cordobas – Nicaragua

Non-circulating coins

Commemoration: Earthquake Relief Issue

Nicaragua

Context

Year: 1975

Issuer: Nicaragua

Issuing organization: Central Bank of Nicaragua

Period:

Republic

(since 1854)

Currency:

First Córdoba

(1912—1987)

Demonetization: 15 February 1988

Total mintage: 4,241

Material

Diameter: 22 mm

Weight: 5.03 g

Silver weight: 4.65 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 92.5% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

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References

KM: #32

Numista: #52864

Value

Bullion value: $13.27

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms, date below, encircled by legend.

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE NICARAGUA

1975

AMERICA CENTRAL

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF NICARAGUA

1975

CENTRAL AMERICA

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Description:

A bird centered within a cog wheel, surrounded by plant sprigs.

Inscription:

PAZ Y PROGRESO

20 CORDOBAS

Translation:

Peace and Progress

20 Cordobas

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
Royal Mint	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1975	—	2,491
1975	—	1,750	Proof

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