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¼ Quetzal
1925 year| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 8.3333 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1925 |
| Value | ¼ Quetzal (¼ GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 8.3333 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Quetzal on pillar. Fraction at left and unit at bottom. With legend at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
- LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924 -
1/4 QUETZAL
Translation:
Law from 26th-Nov-1924
One quarter Quetzal
Edge
Smooth or lettered variants.
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA - DE - GUATEMALA - AMERICA - CENTRAL -
Translation: Republic of Guatemala Central America
Comment
KM#240.1 - Lettered edge.KM#240.2 - Smooth edge. Without NOBLES below scroll in Obverse.
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.
Interesting fact
The 1925 Guatemalan ¼ Quetzal coin features the image of a Quetzal bird on its obverse side, which is a symbol of liberty and freedom in Guatemalan culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 1160000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Quetzal 1925 coin.
