Honduras Silver Coin Melt Values - Live Calculator
The table below lists each denomination and computes live melt value from the current silver spot price of $66.68 per troy ounce.
| Coin | Face Value | Years | Fineness | Gross Weight (g) | ASW (g) | ASW (oz t) | Qty | Melt Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lempira | 1 | 1931 - 1937 | .900 | 12.5 | 11.25 | .3617 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 20 | 1931 - 1958 | .900 | 2.5 | 2.25 | .0723 | $0.00 | |
| Centavos | 50 | 1931 - 1951 | .900 | 6.25 | 5.63 | .1808 | $0.00 | |
| Grand Total | $0.00 | |||||||
Country Silver Coin History
Honduras has issued a number of silver coins during the 19th and 20th centuries, each reflecting its historical and cultural significance. These coins were widely used in trade and everyday transactions, and today they are popular among collectors for their historical value and unique designs. Below is a detailed list of these coins, including their silver purity, denominations, and key characteristics.
19th Century Silver Coins
- 1 Real (1832-1861)
- Silver Purity: 90%
- Denomination: 1 Real
- Characteristics: A small coin used for everyday transactions. Often features the emblem of Honduras and patriotic symbols.
- 2 Reales (1832-1861)
- Silver Purity: 90%
- Denomination: 2 Reales
- Characteristics: A medium denomination, featuring simple designs representing national pride.
- 4 Reales (1832-1861)
- Silver Purity: 90%
- Denomination: 4 Reales
- Characteristics: Larger denomination coin, often used for trade and significant transactions. Featured elaborate national symbols.
- 8 Reales (1832-1861)
- Silver Purity: 90%
- Denomination: 8 Reales
- Characteristics: The largest denomination silver coin of the period, similar to the Spanish Colonial 8 reales. Used for large transactions.
20th Century Silver Coins
- 50 Centavos (1901-1937)
- Silver Purity: 72%
- Denomination: 50 Centavos
- Characteristics: Features the Honduran coat of arms and national symbols. This coin was a popular medium of exchange in the early 20th century.
- 1 Lempira (1931-1950)
- Silver Purity: 72%
- Denomination: 1 Lempira
- Characteristics: The highest silver denomination of the time, featuring Lempira, a national hero. Widely used in trade and known for its intricate design.
Honduran silver coins from the 19th and 20th centuries are valuable among numismatists, with certain coins in higher grades being particularly sought after. Coins in circulated condition are common, but those in uncirculated or mint condition are significantly more valuable. The coins' designs, often reflecting national heroes and symbols, contribute to their collectible status.
