Description:
Issued by the Banco Central de Honduras in 2022, this 100 Lempiras banknote is part of the modern polymer series designed to enhance durability and security while honoring the nation’s historical legacy.
The obverse features a portrait of José Cecilio del Valle, one of the key figures in Central America’s independence and a renowned statesman and intellectual. The design includes clear windows, transparent elements, and vibrant guilloche patterns typical of modern polymer notes.
The reverse depicts the Central Bank building and motifs representing education and national progress, symbolizing the country’s commitment to knowledge and development.
Issuer: Banco Central de Honduras
Denomination: 100 Lempiras
Year: 2022
Dimensions: Approx. 156 × 67 mm
Material: Polymer
Security features: Transparent window, microtext, latent image, color-shifting elements, raised print, guilloche patterns
Obverse
Orange and green on multicolor underprint.
Portrait of José Cecilio Díaz del Valle at riht; Rio Choluteca suspension bridge in Choluteca at background.
Black serial numbers in ascending size at upper left and vertical at right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS
BANCO CENTEAL DE HONDURAS
7 DE ABRIL DE 2022
100 LEMPIRAS
Translation:
Republic of Honduras
Central Bank of Honduras
April 7th., 2022
100 Lempiras
Reverse
House with colonnade in Choluteca where José Cecilio Díaz del Valle was born (casa donde nacio del sabio Valle); bank seal at center right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPÚBLICA DE HONDURAS
CASA DONDE NACIÓ EL SABIO VALLE
100
CIEN LEMPIRAS
Translation:
Republic of Honduras
House where the wise Valle was born
One Hundred Lempiras
Watermark
José Cecilio Díaz del Valle and electrotype BCH
Printer
Crane Currency, United States (1801-date)
Features
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras) |
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2022-2024 |
| Value | 100 Lempiras |
| Currency | Lempira (1931-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 67 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
