lempira (Meaning)
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lempira (n)
the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos
Synonyms & Antonyms of lempira
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lempira Sentence Examples
- The lempira is the official currency of Honduras, named after a Lenca chief who fought against Spanish conquistadors.
- One lempira is divided into 100 centavos, each worth one-hundredth of a lempira.
- The lempira was introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran peso at a rate of two lempiras to one peso.
- The lempira has been pegged to the US dollar since 1918, at an exchange rate of 1.99 lempiras to 1 US dollar.
- The lempira is the most widely used currency in Honduras, and is accepted in most shops, restaurants, and other businesses.
- It is also possible to use US dollars in Honduras, though some businesses may give you a lower exchange rate if you pay in dollars.
- The lempira is a popular souvenir for visitors to Honduras, and can be found in many tourist shops and souvenir stores.
- The lempira is often used in conjunction with the Honduran lempira cent, which is worth one-hundredth of a lempira.
- The lempira is issued by the Central Bank of Honduras, which is responsible for regulating the country's monetary policy.
- The lempira is a relatively stable currency, and its value has remained relatively constant over the past few years.
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the basic unit of money in Honduras; equal to 100 centavos
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No antonyms found.
The lempira is the official currency of Honduras, named after a Lenca chief who fought against Spanish conquistadors.
One lempira is divided into 100 centavos, each worth one-hundredth of a lempira.
The lempira was introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran peso at a rate of two lempiras to one peso.
The lempira has been pegged to the US dollar since 1918, at an exchange rate of 1.99 lempiras to 1 US dollar.
