{"product_id":"nicaragua-5000-cordobas-1988-p-157-unc-banknote","title":"Nicaragua 5000 Cordobas 1988 P-157 UNC Banknote","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"207\" data-end=\"579\"\u003eOwn a remarkable piece of Nicaragua's economic history with this authentic 5,000 Cordobas banknote issued during the country's dramatic hyperinflation period of the late 1980s. Featuring revolutionary hero General Benjamín Zeledón and issued by the Banco Central de Nicaragua, this large-denomination note captures a fascinating chapter in Latin American monetary history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"959\"\u003eWith its intricate multicolor design, security features, and historical significance, this banknote is an outstanding addition to any world currency collection, inflation-themed collection, or historical display. Its impressive denomination and attractive artwork make it a conversation piece that reflects both the challenges and resilience of Nicaragua during a turbulent era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eWhether you are an experienced numismatist, a collector of hyperinflation banknotes, or searching for a unique historical gift, this original 1988 Nicaraguan banknote offers both visual appeal and historical value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1177\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eHistory \u0026amp; Significance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1470\"\u003eThe 5,000 Cordobas note was issued in 1988 during one of the most challenging periods in Nicaragua's modern economic history. Rapid inflation dramatically reduced the purchasing power of the Córdoba, leading to the issuance of increasingly higher denominations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1472\" data-end=\"1718\"\u003eThis note represents the final years of the Second Córdoba currency system before monetary reforms were introduced. As a result, it stands today as a tangible reminder of the economic realities faced by ordinary Nicaraguans during the late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1720\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eThe note honors \u003cstrong data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eGeneral Benjamín Zeledón\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Nicaragua's most respected national heroes whose resistance against foreign intervention helped shape the country's national identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1925\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1927\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1948\" data-end=\"1995\"\u003eIssuing Authority: Banco Central de Nicaragua\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2019\"\u003eCatalog Number: P-157\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2062\"\u003eYear: 1988\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2063\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eCurrency: Second Córdoba (1988–1990)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2102\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eType: Standard Circulation Banknote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2157\"\u003eMaterial: Paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2158\" data-end=\"2177\"\u003eSize: 156 × 67 mm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2199\" data-end=\"2229\"\u003eTechnique: Overprinted Issue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eWatermark: General Sandino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2302\"\u003eSecurity Feature: Internal security strip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2303\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eStatus: Demonetized\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eCondition: UNC (Uncirculated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2357\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003eAuthentic original banknote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2391\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2410\"\u003eDesign Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003eObverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2425\" data-end=\"2476\"\u003ePortrait of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2439\" data-end=\"2467\"\u003eGeneral Benjamín Zeledón\u003c\/strong\u003e at right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2477\" data-end=\"2525\"\u003eLarge \"5000\" denominations in all four corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2526\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eCentral denomination displayed in both numerals and text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2632\"\u003eMap design elements and decorative guilloches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2633\" data-end=\"2663\"\u003eParadise bird security motif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2664\" data-end=\"2709\"\u003eOriginal signatures and official overprints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2710\" data-end=\"2752\"\u003eWatermark area featuring General Sandino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2765\"\u003eReverse\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2767\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eDetailed engraving of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2795\" data-end=\"2825\"\u003eNational Assembly Building\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2875\"\u003eBanco Central de Nicaragua title across the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2876\" data-end=\"2907\"\u003eLarge denomination indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2908\" data-end=\"2963\"\u003eAdditional security overprints and guilloche patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2964\" data-end=\"3016\"\u003eElegant multicolor design with intricate line work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3021\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3023\" data-end=\"3035\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3037\" data-end=\"3069\"\u003eUNC – Uncirculated Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3071\" data-end=\"3289\"\u003eThis banknote is in uncirculated condition, retaining strong original color, crisp paper quality, and excellent eye appeal. The note shows no signs of circulation wear and remains an attractive collector-grade example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3291\" data-end=\"3402\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as the note pictured is the exact type and condition you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3404\" data-end=\"3407\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"3409\" data-end=\"3424\"\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3426\" data-end=\"3453\"\u003eWorld banknote collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3454\" data-end=\"3491\"\u003eHyperinflation currency collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3492\" data-end=\"3520\"\u003eLatin American numismatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3521\" data-end=\"3558\"\u003eHistorical and educational displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3597\"\u003eUnique gifts for history enthusiasts\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3642\" data-end=\"3796\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA striking high-denomination note from Nicaragua's hyperinflation era, combining fascinating history, beautiful engraving, and excellent UNC preservation.\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1831\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1870\" data-start=\"1834\"\u003eReturns \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1834\" data-end=\"1870\"\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales, returns, and guarantees for this item are governed strictly by our Terms of Service. 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