Honduras

Honduran lempira banknotes from the 1980s to the 2000s, mostly uncirculated.

The currency is named after Lempira, a Lenca leader who resisted the Spanish conquest.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Honduras banknotes

Honduras introduced the lempira in 1931 and the Banco Central de Honduras has issued notes since 1950. Lempira's portrait appears on the 1 lempira note, and other values show national heroes, Maya ruins at Copán and Honduran landscapes.

See also: Americas banknotes, Guatemala and Nicaragua.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lempira?

A leader of the Lenca people who fought the Spanish conquerors in the 1530s. He is a national hero of Honduras.

When was the lempira introduced?

In 1931, replacing the Honduran peso.

Who issues Honduran banknotes?

The Banco Central de Honduras, founded in 1950.

Are your Honduras banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Honduras note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.