1973 Honduras 20 Centavos De Lempira Copper

1973 HONDURAS 20 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA COPPER 1973 Honduras 20 Centavos de Lempira Copper-Nickel Coin KM# 81 This 1973 Honduras 20 Centavos de Lempira is a sharp example of Central American coinage featuring the iconic portrait of the Lenca ruler Lempira. The obverse displays the Honduran coat of arms surrounded by the legend REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS and the 1973 date. The reverse features the profile of Chief Lempira, for whom the national currency is named, with the denomination 20 CENTAVOS DE LEMPIRA clearly struck. This specific copper-nickel composition coin is identified by the catalog number KM# 81 and presents with strong circulated details, housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip for preservation. As a standard circulation strike from the early 1970s, it represents a key piece of Honduran monetary history and remains a popular collectible for those specializing in Latin American numismatics. 1973 Honduras 20 Centavos de Lempira Copper-Nickel Coin KM# 81 Lempira Portrait Condition: This circulated coin displays visible wear consistent with an About Uncirculated or Extremely Fine grade, featuring sharp details on the central coat of arms and the portrait of Lempira. The surfaces show minor toning and light handling marks but maintain clear inscriptions and a distinct reeded edge. Struck in copper-nickel at the Royal Mint in Llantrisant, Wales, this business strike issue represents the national currency of Honduras during a period of economic transition in the 1970s. The obverse features the Honduran coat of arms with the date 1973, while the reverse depicts the profile of Lempira, the 16th-century indigenous leader of the Lenca people who resisted Spanish conquest. This specimen is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip labeled with its KM catalog number. Honduras, coin, 20 centavos, lempira, 1973, numismatics, currency, coin collecting, Republic of Honduras, obverse, reverse, coin holder, KM# 81, Lempira (cacique) Honduras coins, 1973 20 Centavos, Lempira currency, Republica de Honduras coin, Central American numismatics, vintage world coins, 20 Centavos de Lempira, collectible currency, rare coins, 1970s Honduran money IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a bin