The Currency Directory

Lempira (HNL)

The Lempira is issued by the Central Bank of Honduras.

Alphabetic code
HNL
Numeric code
340
Symbol
L
Minor units
2
Example
HNL 1,234.50
Used in
Honduras

History

  1. 1926 Legislative Decree No. 102 of 3 October 1926 makes the lempira the national monetary unit, equal to US$0.50.
  2. 1931 Legislative Decree No. 114 of 10 March 1931 renews the lempira’s fixed value of US$0.50.

Live exchange rates

Sources