Description:
Issued by the Banco Central de Honduras in 2016, this 10 Lempiras banknote highlights national identity and historical significance through detailed design and vibrant color.
The obverse features a portrait of José Trinidad Reyes, the founder of the National Autonomous University of Honduras and a key figure in education and religion. Intricate guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and microtext provide security and elegance.
The reverse depicts the façade of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Honduras (UNAH), symbolizing the country’s dedication to knowledge and academic advancement.
Issuer: Banco Central de Honduras
Denomination: 10 Lempiras
Year: 2016
Dimensions: Approx. 156 × 67 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark, security thread, guilloche patterns, microtext, latent image
Obverse
Honduran coat of arms at right and former Honduran president, José Trinidad Cabañas at left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS. C.A. 10
BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS
12 DE JUNIO DE 2014
REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS, LIBRE, SOBERANA E INDEPENDIENTE
15 DE SEPTIEMBRE
1821
CABAÑAS
DIEZ
LEMPIRAS
MARLON TÁBORA MUÑOZ
PRESIDENTE
HÉCTOR MÉNDEZ CÁLIX
GERENTE
WILFREDO CERRATO R.
SECRETARIO DE FINANZAS
Translation:
10 REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS. C.A. 10
CENTRAL BANK OF HONDURAS
JUNE 12, 2014
REPUBLIC OF HONDURAS, FREE, SOVEREIGN AND INDEPENDENT
SEPTEMBER 15
1821
CABAÑAS
TEN LEMPIRAS
MARLON TÁBORA MUÑOZ
PRESIDENT
HÉCTOR MÉNDEZ CÁLIX
MANAGER
WILFREDO CERRATO R.
SECRETARY OF FINANCE
Reverse
Ciudad Universitaria in decorative boarder.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10 BANCO CENTRAL DE HONDURAS 10
CIUDAD UNIVERSITARIA
DIEZ LEMPIRAS 10
OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE
Translation:
10 CENTRAL BANK OF HONDURAS 10
UNIVERSITY CITY
TEN LEMPIRAS 10
OBERTHUR FIDUCIAIRE
Features
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2012-2024 |
| Value | 10 Lempiras |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
