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½ Centavo with center dot
1946 year| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 1.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1946 |
| Value | ½ Centavo (0.005 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#54589 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Denomination in lettering. With noticeable dot in the middle of all.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDIO
CENTAVO
DE
QUETZAL
Translation:
Half
Centavo
of a
Quetzal
Edge
Plain
Comment
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.Interesting fact
The 1946 Guatemalan ½ Centavo coin features a unique design element - a small center dot on the obverse side, which is not commonly found on coins.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | 64000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo (with center dot) 1946 coin.
