About the Honduran Lempira
The Lempira was introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran Peso at par. It is named after a 16th-century ruler of the Lenca people who resisted Spanish colonization.
The currency is named in honor of Lempira, a warrior chieftain of the Lenca people who led the resistance against the Spanish conquistadors in the 1530s.
Interesting Facts
A Warrior's Currency
The Lempira is named after a heroic indigenous warrior who fought against the Spanish, making it a powerful symbol of national pride.
Coffee and Remittances
The value of the Lempira is heavily dependent on coffee exports and remittances sent from Hondurans living abroad.
Crawling Peg Exchange Rate
Honduras uses a crawling peg system, allowing the Lempira to fluctuate against the U.S. Dollar within a specific band set by the central bank.
Historical Timeline
The Lempira is introduced.
The Central Bank of Honduras is established.
Denominations
Banknotes
Coins
Security Features
Quick Facts
- ISO Code
- HNL
- Symbol
- L
- Numeric Code
- 340
- Subunit
- Centavo (1/100)
- Introduced
- 1931-01-01
Central Bank
- Name
- Central Bank of Honduras
- Headquarters
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Founded
- 1950
- Current Governor
- Rebeca Santos (since 2022)
Economic Data
- Reserve Currency Share
- 0.0%
- Forex Volume Share
- 0.0%
- Inflation Rate
- 4.9%
- Interest Rate
- 3.00%
Exchange Rates
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