Obverse

Coat of arms within circle, country name at top, FAO legend under coat of arms and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPÚBLICA DE NICARAGUA
PRODUZCAMOS MAS ALIMENTOS
1974

Translation:
Republic of Nicaragua
Produce More Food

Reverse

Value in number at center, motto at top and value in lettering at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EN DIOS CONFIAMOS
5
CINCO CENTAVOS DE CÓRDOBA

Translation:
In God we trust
5
Five Centavos of a Cordoba