2019 Honduras 1 Lempira Banknote – UNC | Banco Central de Honduras | Copán Ruins

2019 Honduras 1 Lempira Banknote – UNC | Banco Central de Honduras | Copán Ruins
CA$3.00

2019 Honduras 1 Lempira banknote, issued by the Banco Central de Honduras, is a beautifully engraved modern circulation note showcasing Honduras’ rich Indigenous and historical heritage. The note features a striking portrait of Lempira, the 16th-century Lenca leader and national hero of Honduras, honored for his resistance against Spanish conquest.

The reverse highlights the Ruins of Copán, one of the most important Mayan archaeological sites in Mesoamerica and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, depicting ceremonial structures and stepped architecture that reflect the advanced civilization of ancient Copán.

Printed in warm red and orange tones with intricate guilloché patterns, fine line engraving, and modern security elements, this note represents Honduras’ current polymer-era design philosophy while remaining affordable for collectors of world banknotes.

Key Banknote Details

  • Country: Honduras

  • Denomination: 1 Lempira

  • Year of Issue: 2019

  • Issuing Authority: Banco Central de Honduras

  • Material: Paper

  • Obverse: Portrait of Lempira, national emblem, signatures, and denomination

  • Reverse: Ruins of Copán (Mayan archaeological site)

  • Language: Spanish

  • Condition / Grade: Uncirculated (UNC) – crisp paper, sharp corners, no folds

  • Circulation Status: Legal tender in Honduras