Monday, August 11

Currency of Honduras

  • Official Currency: Honduran Lempira
  • Currency Code: HNL
  • Symbol: L

Denominations

Banknotes:

  • L1, L2, L5, L10, L20, L50, L100, L200, L500

Coins:

  • 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos (¢)
  • L1 coin also in circulation

Origin of the Name

  • Named after Lempira, a 16th-century Lenca indigenous leader who resisted Spanish conquest.
  • His portrait appears on the L1 banknote.

Exchange Rate

  • Value against USD changes daily.
  • As of 2025: 1 USD ≈ 24–25 HNL (approximate)
Share.
Leave A Reply

Exit mobile version