Nicaraguan córdoba

The córdoba (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈkoɾdoβa], sign: C$; code: NIO) is the currency of Nicaragua. It is divided into 100 centavos.

Nicaraguan córdoba
córdoba nicaragüense (Spanish)
1 córdoba banknote of the Banco National de Nicaragua (National Bank of Nicaragua), issued in 1941.
ISO 4217
CodeNIO
Denominations
Subunit
 1/100centavo
SymbolC$
BanknotesC$5, C$10, C$20, C$50, C$100, C$200, C$500, C$1,000
Coins5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, C$1, C$5, C$10
Demographics
User(s) Nicaragua
Issuance
Central bankCentral Bank of Nicaragua
 Websitewww.bcn.gob.ni
Valuation
Inflation7.4%
 Sourcepedro , 2012

History

The first córdoba was introduced on March 20, 1912. It replaced the peso moneda corriente at a rate of 12½ pesos m/c = 1 córdoba and the peso fuerte at par. It was initially nearly equal to the US dollar. It was named after the Conquistador Francisco Hernández de Córdoba.

On February 15, 1988, the 2nd córdoba was introduced. It was equal to 1,000 1st córdobas. On April 30, 1991 the third córdoba, also called the córdoba oro, was introduced, worth 5,000,000 2nd córdobas.

Coins

First córdoba

In 1912, coins were introduced in denominations of ½, 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos and 1 córdoba. The ½ and 1 centavo were minted in bronze, the 5 centavos in cupro-nickel and the higher denominations in silver. The 1 córdoba was only minted in 1912, whilst ½ centavo production ceased in 1937.

In 1939, cupro-nickel replaced silver on the 10, 25 and 50 centavos. In 1943, a single year issue of brass 1, 5, 10 & 25 centavos was made. These were the last 1 centavo coins. In 1972, cupro-nickel 1 córdoba coins were issued, followed, in 1974, by aluminium 5 and 10 centavos.

A new series of coins, featuring a portrait of Augusto César Sandino, was introduced in 1981, consisting of aluminum 5 and 10 centavos, nickel-clad steel 25 centavos and cupro-nickel 50 centavos, 1 and 5 córdobas. Nickel clad steel replaced cupro nickel between 1983 and 1984. In 1987, the final coins of the 1st córdoba were issued, featuring Sandino's characteristic hat. Aluminum 500 córdobas were issued.

25, 50 centavos and 1 córdoba coins minted in 1985 were mostly recalled and destroyed by the Central Bank. A few of the 1 córdoba were circulated as seen.

Second córdoba

No coins were issued for this currency.

Third córdoba (córdoba oro)

In 1991, coins dated 1987 but actually introduced with that year's re-denomination, in denominations of 5, 10 and 25 centavos and aluminum-bronze 50 centavos, 1 and 5 córdobas were issued.

In 1994, coins were issued in denominations of 5, 10, 25 and 50 centavos. All were minted in chrome-plated steel. In 1997, nickel-clad steel 50 centavos, 1 and 5 córdobas were introduced, followed by copper-plated steel 5 centavos and brass-plated steel 10 and 25 centavos in 2002 and brass-plated steel 10 córdobas in 2007.

All current coins have the coat of arms of the country on the obverse and the numeral of the denomination on the reverse.

1997 series
ValueTechnical parametersDescriptionDate of first minting
DiameterMassCompositionEdgeObverseReverse
5 centavos 18.5 mm 3 g Copper-plated steel Plain Coat of arms Value, "EN DIOS CONFIAMOS"1, year of minting 2002
10 centavos 20.5 mm 4 g Brass-plated steel Reeded and plain sections Coat of arms Value, "EN DIOS CONFIAMOS", year of minting 2002
25 centavos 23.2 mm 5 g
50 centavos 22 mm 4.8 g Nickel-clad steel Coat of arms Value, "EN DIOS CONFIAMOS", year of minting 1997
1 córdoba 25 mm 6.25 g
5 córdobas 27.8 mm 7 g
10 cordobas 26.5 mm 8.5 g Brass-plated steel Lettered Coat of arms Value, figure, year of minting 2007
For table standards, see the coin specification table.

Banknotes

First córdoba

In 1912, the National Bank of Nicaragua introduced notes for 10, 25 and 50 centavos, 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 córdobas, together with old half- and 1-peso moneda corriente notes overprinted for 4 and 8 centavos of the new currency. In 1934, all circulating banknotes were exchanged for notes which had been overprinted with "REVALIDO" ("revalidated"). The last notes for less than 1 córdoba were dated 1938. In 1945, 500-córdoba notes were introduced, followed by 1,000-córdoba notes in 1953.

A 1,000-córdoba banknote, which was reprinted with a value of 200,000 córdobas during the inflationary period of the late 1980s.

In 1962, the Central Bank of Nicaragua took over paper money issuance by a bank resolution of 8 February 1962 and executive decree No. 71 of 26 April 1962.[1] The 1-córdoba notes were replaced by coins in 1972. After 5-córdoba coins were introduced in 1981, 2- and 5-córdoba notes were withdrawn. In 1987, 5000-córdoba notes were introduced, followed by overprinted 10,000 (on 10), 20,000 (on 20), 50,000 (on 50), 100,000 (on 100), 100,000 (on 500), 200,000 (on 1,000), 500,000 (on 1,000) and 1,000,000 (on 1,000) córdobas notes as inflation drastically reduced the córdoba's value.

Second córdoba

The second córdoba was only issued in banknote form. Notes (dated 1985) were issued in 1988 in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 córdobas together with undated 5000 córdobas. In 1989, notes for 10,000, 20,000, 50,000 and 100,000 córdobas were introduced, followed the next year by 200,000, 500,000, 1 million, 5 million and 10 million córdobas notes.

Third córdoba (córdoba oro)

In 1991, notes were introduced for 1, 5, 10 and 25 centavos, ½, 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 córdobas. The notes below 1 córdoba were replaced by coins in 1994, with 5 córdobas notes also being replaced in 1997. 500 córdobas notes were introduced in 2002.

Famous people from Nicaragua's history are depicted on the obverses of the current banknotes. The reverses depict landmarks or natural habitats in the country.

2002 series (Resolution of 10 April 2002)
ImageValueMain ColorDescriptionDate of printing
ObverseReverse
C$10 Green Miguel Larreynaga Islets of Granada 2002
C$20 Orange José Santos Zelaya Atlantic Beach
C$50 Purple Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Fortress of El Castillo de la Inmaculada Concepción
C$100 Blue Rubén Darío Rubén Darío National Theatre
C$500 Red José Dolores Estrada Hacienda San Jacinto
For table standards, see the banknote specification table.

2009 series

On May 15, 2009, polymer ten and twenty córdoba notes were issued to circulate alongside their paper counterparts.[2] A new polymer two hundred and a paper one hundred córdoba banknote was first issued on June 1, 2009. A new polymer 50 córdoba was issued on December 3, 2009. The new designed paper 500 córdoba banknote was introduced on January 12, 2010.[3] A commemorative design of the 50 córdobas was introduced on September 15, 2010 to commemorate the Banco Central de Nicaragua's 50th anniversary of its establishment.[4] In 2012, the Banco Central de Nicaragua (Central Bank of Nicaragua) began issuing a new series of córdoba banknotes with revised security features, beginning with the 10, 20 and 200 córdoba polymer banknotes, which is similar to their first issue, but the notable change is the embossed "10", "20", and "200" on the see-through window now being of an opaque white.[5] [6][7]

The 100 córdoba banknote was also revised. The notable differences from the first issue is that the note was issued on the 100th anniversary of the córdoba currency. Also notable is the wider security thread, a revised registration device, a repositioned serial number, subtle underprint design changes and the commemorative text "1912-2012 Centenario del Cordoba" in pearlescent ink at the left front of the note.[8] The 500 córdoba banknote was also revised. The most notable change for the note is the bank logo patch, now a holographic patch instead of an optically variable device and a wider security thread.[9]

2009 series (Resolution of 12 September 2007)
ImageValueDimensionsMain ColourDescriptionDate of
ObverseReverseObverseReverseWatermarkprintingissue
10 córdobas1 131 × 67 mm  Green Fortress of the Immaculate Conception, Rio San Juan Hacienda San Jacinto "10", slighted tilted above El Castillo on the upper right hand side. 2009 May 15, 2009
20 córdobas2 136 × 67 mm  Yellow Hut of natives on the eastern coast of the Caribbean. Illustration of the Palo de Mayo dance "20", Girl pounding grain May 15, 2009
50 córdobas 141 × 67 mm  Violet National ceramic of Nicaragua Canyon of Somoto National ceramic of Nicaragua, "50" watermark December 3, 2009
50 córdobas 67 x 141 mm  Violet First building of the Central Bank Canyon of Somoto "50" watermark 2010 September 16, 2010
100 córdobas 146 × 67 mm  Blue Monument to Rubén Darío León Cathedral Emblem of the Central Bank of Nicaragua; watermark of a lion. 2009 June 1, 2009
200 córdobas 151 × 67 mm  Brown El Güegüense Ometepe Island, the national bird, the Momotus momota. "200", The Güegüense with watermark and cape. 2009 June 1, 2009
500 córdobas 156 × 67 mm  Red Residential Museum of Augusto César Sandino Native statues "500" watermark, Sandino 2010 January 12, 2010
These images are to scale at 0.7 pixel per millimetre. For table standards, see the banknote specification table.

2015 and 2017 series

On 26 October 2015, the Banco Central de Nicaragua introduced a new family of banknotes in denominations of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 córdobas. The five lower denominations are printed in polymer, while the 500 córdobas note is printed on cotton paper substrate.[10] On 1 December 2016, the Banco Central de Nicaragua introduced a 1,000 córdobas banknote to ease high-value transactions. A commemorative design was issued on 1 December 2016 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the death of poet Rubén Darío and a regular issue was issued on 2 January 2017.[11][12][13]

In July 2019, the 500 and 1000 córdoba banknotes were reissued in polymer, to circulate in parallel with existing issues.[14]

2015–2017 series (resolution of 26 March 2014)
ImageValueDimensionsMain ColorDescriptionMaterialDate of issue
ObverseReverse
C$10 131 x 67 mm Green Puerto Salvador Allende, Managua La Vaquita (Patron Saint festivities of Managua) Polymer October 2015
C$20 136 x 67 mm Orange Moravian church, Laguna de Perlas Mayo Ya Festival Polymer October 2015
C$50 141 x 67 mm Violet Artisan Market, Masaya Folkloristic ballet Polymer October 2015
C$100 146 x 67 mm Blue Cathedral of Granada Horse cart Polymer October 2015
C$200 151 x 67 mm Brown Rubén Darío National Theater, Managua El Güegüense comedy ballet Polymer October 2015
C$500 156 x 67 mm Red Cathedral of León Momotombo Volcano Paper October 2015
C$500 156 x 67 mm Red Cathedral of León Momotombo Volcano Polymer July 2019
C$1,000 161 x 67 mm Dark green Hacienda San Jacinto, Tipitapa Castle of the Immaculate Conception, Río San Juan Paper January 2017
C$1,000 156 x 67 mm Dark green Hacienda San Jacinto, Tipitapa Castle of the Immaculate Conception, Río San Juan Polymer July 2019

Exchange rate

Since 1991, the Central Bank of Nicaragua has used a crawling peg scheme, devaluing the córdoba against the United States dollar by 5% per annum.[15]

Current NIO exchange rates
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Historical exchange rates
  • US$1 =
    • 32.949 (XE) (July 2019)
    • 25.005 córdobas (August 2013)(XE)
    • 20.865 (Yahoo) or 20.8623 (XE) or 20.5250 (Oanda) (January 10, 2010)
    • 20.425 (Yahoo) or 20.4263 (XE) or 20.222 (Oanda) or 20.4268 (Central Bank of Nicaragua) córdobas (August 4, 2009)
    • 18.032 (Yahoo) or 19.874 (XE) or 20.113 (Oanda) córdobas (January 3, 2009)
    • 18.032 córdobas (June 19, 2008)
    • 18.032 córdobas (April 24, 2007)
    • 17.066 córdobas (June 5, 2006)
    • 17.1754 córdobas (January 13, 2006)
    • 16.300 córdobas (April 2005)
    • 15.5515 córdobas (December 2003)
  • €1 =
    • 37.084 (XE) (July 2019)
    • 36.9441 (XE) (October 23, 2018)
    • 30.0562 (Yahoo) or 30.0772 (XE) or 29.5661 (Oanda) (January 10, 2010)
    • 29.3674 (Yahoo) or 29.3721 (XE) or 28.93586 (Oanda) córdobas (August 4, 2009)
    • 25.1033 (Yahoo) or 27.532 (XE) or 28.008 (Oanda) córdobas (January 3, 2009)
    • 29.8987 córdobas (June 19, 2008)
    • 24.583 córdobas (April 24, 2007)
    • 22.1168 córdobas (June 5, 2006)
    • 19.910 córdobas (January 2006)
    • 21.361 córdobas (April 2005)
    • 19.6462 córdobas (December 2003)

See also

References
  1. Linzmayer, Owen (2012). "Nicaragua". The Banknote Book. San Francisco, CA: www.BanknoteNews.com.
  2. "Currency". November 14, 2010.
  3. Articles on the banknote issues of Nicaragua BanknoteNews.com. Retrieved 2010-01-18.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-09-20. Retrieved 2010-10-02.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. Nicaragua new 10-córdoba note confirmed BanknoteNews.com. July 19, 2012. Retrieved on 2012-10-28.
  6. Nicaragua new 20-córdoba note confirmed BanknoteNews.com. August 21, 2012. Retrieved on 2012-10-28.
  7. Nicaragua new 200-córdoba note confirmed BanknoteNews.com. October 4, 2012. Retrieved on 2012-10-28.
  8. Nicaragua new 100-córdoba commemorative note confirmed BanknoteNews.com. September 8, 2012. Retrieved on 2012-10-28.
  9. Nicaragua new 500-córdoba note confirmed BanknoteNews.com. October 12, 2012. Retrieved on 2012-10-28
  10. Nicaragua new note family (B506 - B511) confirmed BanknoteNews.com. October 28, 2015. Retrieved on 2015-10-31.
  11. Nicaragua new 1,000-córdoba note (B513) to be introduced 02.01.2017 BanknoteNews.com. November 22, 2016. Retrieved on 2016-11-22.
  12. Nicaragua new 1,000-córdoba commemorative note (B512) to be introduced 01.12.2016 BanknoteNews.com. November 22, 2016. Retrieved on 2016-11-22.
  13. Nicaragua new 1,000-córdoba commemorative note (B512) confirmed introduced 01.12.2016 BanknoteNews.com. December 2, 2016. Retrieved on 2016-12-06.
  14. https://www.bcn.gob.ni/divulgacion_prensa/notas/2019/noticia.php?nota=1273
  15. Rogers, Tim (May 13, 2014). "Nicaragua seeks to de-dollarize economy". The Nicaragua Dispatch.

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