Nicaragua 1/2, 1, and 5 Centavos 1912 to 1943

These low-denomination coins from Nicaragua do not command much value unless in well preserved or fully uncirculated condition. There is a 'break point' in the values at 1936; coins before are worth more, coins after are worth less. Here are some typical catalog values. Be sure to apply the concepts on our Terminology page to convert these catalog values to actual buy and sell values.

1/2 (MEDIO) CENTAVO BEFORE 1936
worn: $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $4
well preserved: $25
fully uncirculated: $90

1/2 (MEDIO) CENTAVO AFTER 1935
worn: less than $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $1
well preserved: $4
fully uncirculated: $25

1 CENTAVO BEFORE 1936
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $4
well preserved: $25
fully uncirculated: $90

1 CENTAVO AFTER 1935
worn: less than $1 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $2
well preserved: $8
fully uncirculated: $15

5 CENTAVOS BEFORE 1936
worn: $4 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $10
well preserved: $40
fully uncirculated: $100

5 CENTAVOS AFTER 1935
worn: $2 US dollars approximate catalog value
average circulated: $3
well preserved: $8
fully uncirculated: $25
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