Nicaraguan peso Nicaraguan peso The peso was the currency of Nicaragua between 1878 and 1912. It was Nicaragua's first national currency, replacing the Central American Republic real and that of neighbouring states. It was subdivided into 100 "centavos" and when it was introduced, it was worth 8 reales, and had the same weight and mass as the peso fuerte, but due to recurrent devaluations, it was replaced by the "córdoba" at a rate of 12½ pesos = 1 peso fuerte = 1 córdoba. In 1878, cupro-nickel 1 centavo coins were introduced, followed, in 1880, by silver 5, 10 and 20 centavos. In
Venezuelan venezolano These were followed in 1875 by gold 5 venezolanos and in 1876 by cupro-nickel 1 and 2½ centavos. Banknotes were produced by the "Compañia de Crédito", the "Banco de Caracas" and the State of Guayana. Denominations included 50 centésimos and 1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 20, 50 and 100 venezolanos Venezuelan venezolano The venezolano was the currency of Venezuela between 1872 and 1879. It was divided into 100 "centavos", although the names "céntimo" and "centésimo" were also used. Venezolano was also the name of two currencies planned in 1854 and 1865 (see Currency of Venezuela). Given the inability of