¼ Quetzal


Silver (.720) (Copper .280)	8.33 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Guatemala
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1926-1949
Value	¼ Quetzal (¼&nbspGTQ)
Currency	Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition	Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight	8.33 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	1.75 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	6 January 1997
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#4326
Rarity index	18%

Reverse

Quetzal in pillar. Fraction at right 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

Reeded or lettered variants.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AMERICA - CENTRAL - REPUBLICA - DE - GUATEMALA -

Translation: Central America, Republic of Guatemala

Comment

KM#243.1 - Edge inscription, larger design.
KM#243.2 - Reeded edge, different design.

While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Quetzal coin from Guatemala is that it was designed by the Guatemalan artist and sculptor, José María Fco. González. He was known for his work in creating sculptures and monuments throughout Guatemala, and his design for the ¼ Quetzal coin features the image of a Quetzal bird, which is a symbol of freedom and independence in Guatemalan culture.