HNL · HNL
Honduran Lempira (HNL)
The Honduran lempira (HNL) is the official currency of Honduras, issued by the Central Bank of Honduras. It is named after the 16th-century indigenous ruler Lempira.
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Converted amount
0.0373 USD
Exchange rate
1 HNL = 0.037336 USD
Updated
8/9/2026 12:00 AM
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HNL · Honduran Lempira
Honduran Lempira (HNL) Overview
The Honduran lempira (HNL) has been the official currency of Honduras since 1931, replacing the Honduran peso. Its name honors Lempira, a Lenca ruler who resisted Spanish conquest. The currency is issued and regulated by the Central Bank of Honduras (Banco Central de Honduras), which manages its supply and monetary policy.
The lempira is subdivided into 100 centavos. Banknotes are available in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 lempiras, while coins are issued in 5, 10, 20, and 50 centavos, as well as 1, 2, and 5 lempiras. The currency symbol is L, and its ISO code is HNL.
Honduras's economy is primarily based on agriculture, manufacturing, and services, with key exports including coffee, textiles, and seafood. The exchange rate of the lempira is determined by market forces within a managed float system. For current rates and historical data, consult official financial sources.
- Code
- HNL
- Symbol
- HNL
- Current rate
- USD / HNL
Currency information
Last updated · 8/7/2026
Introduced in 1931, replacing the Honduran peso.
- Official name
- Lempira
- Legal tender status
- Legal tender in Honduras
- Decimal places
- 2
- Minor unit
- Centavo · 1 HNL = 100 Centavo
- Countries
- Honduras
- Issuing authority
- Central Bank of Honduras
- Central bank
- Central Bank of Honduras · Official website
- Exchange-rate regime
- Floating (managed float)
Common banknotes
L 1 · L 2 · L 5 · L 10 · L 20 · L 50 · L 100 · L 200 · L 500
Common coins
5 centavos · 10 centavos · 20 centavos · 50 centavos · L 1 · L 5 · L 10
Also known as
Lempira · Honduran Lempira · HNL · L
Practical notes
- The lempira is named after the 16th-century indigenous ruler Lempira.
- Banknotes are issued in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500 lempiras.
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Honduran Lempira questions
What is the HNL exchange rate?
The displayed rate is the latest available reference rate for USD/HNL. It can change throughout the day.
How can I convert HNL online?
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