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History of the Honduran Lempira
The lempira was named after the indigenous leader Lempira, who led the resistance against Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century. Before the introduction of the lempira, Honduras used the Spanish peso as its official currency.
The lempira was introduced in 1931, after the adoption of a monetary law that established the creation of a national currency. Since then, the lempira has been the official currency of Honduras.
Design and Characteristics of the Honduran Lempira
The lempira is divided into 100 centavos, and coins are available in denominations of 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos. Banknotes are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, and 1000 lempiras.
The designs of the Honduran lempira banknotes feature important historical and cultural figures of the country, as well as prominent places and monuments. For example, the 2 lempira banknote features the figure of Lempira, while the 100 lempira banknote features the figure of the national hero Francisco Morazán.
The Honduran lempira is a relatively stable currency, although its value has fluctuated in the past. Since 2010, the Central Bank of Honduras has maintained a stable monetary policy and has worked to maintain the stability of the lempira in the international market.
In summary, the Honduran lempira is the official currency of Honduras and is named after an important indigenous leader. With its distinctive design and unique characteristics, the lempira is an important symbol of Honduras' financial and economic identity.
