Honduras 5 coin set (1974-2010)

Honduran Lempira The currency of Honduras is named after a chief of the indigenous Lenca people. Lempira (c. 1499–1537) led the resistance against the Spanish conquerors. He is considered a national hero in Honduras today and is honored by this Honduran Lempira coin set. His effigy is featured on two of the reverses. The remaining reverses show the denominations and laurel wreaths. All obverses depict the national coat of arms of Honduras. – Culture of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica – Indigenous freedom fighter – Interesting national coat of arms