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

  1. The lempira is the official currency of Honduras, named after a Lenca chief who fought against Spanish conquistadors.
  2. One lempira is divided into 100 centavos, each worth one-hundredth of a lempira.
  3. The lempira was introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran peso at a rate of two lempiras to one peso.
  4. The lempira has been pegged to the US dollar since 1918, at an exchange rate of 1.99 lempiras to 1 US dollar.
  5. The lempira is the most widely used currency in Honduras, and is accepted in most shops, restaurants, and other businesses.
  6. 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.
  7. The lempira is a popular souvenir for visitors to Honduras, and can be found in many tourist shops and souvenir stores.
  8. The lempira is often used in conjunction with the Honduran lempira cent, which is worth one-hundredth of a lempira.
  9. The lempira is issued by the Central Bank of Honduras, which is responsible for regulating the country's monetary policy.
  10. 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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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.