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½ Centavo without dot
1932 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 | 1932 |
| 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 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14268 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Denomination in lettering.
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.3,000,000 of this type were minted in 1932 and 3,000,000 were minted in 1933.
Interesting fact
The 1932 Guatemalan ½ Centavo coin features a unique design, with a portrait of a Mayan king on one side and the Guatemalan coat of arms on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo (without dot) 1932 coin.
