1 Centavo


Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)	3 g	20 mm

Description

Issuer	Guatemala
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1932-1949
Value	1 Centavo (0.01&nbspGTQ)
Currency	Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel)
Weight	3 g
Diameter	20 mm
Thickness	1.3 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	6 January 1997
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#14270
Rarity index	15%

Reverse

Denomination in lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO
DE
QUETZAL

Translation:
One
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.

Of the coins dated 1936, 500,000 were minted in 1936 and 1,000,000 were minted in 1937.

Coins dated 1946-1949 are 70% Copper and 30% Zinc.

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Guatemala, produced between 1932 and 1949, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Nickel brass, which is typically resistant to corrosion, these coins are known to have a high likelihood of developing a unique patina over time. This patina can range from a subtle golden tone to a deep, rich brown color, making each coin unique and potentially valuable to collectors.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1932	3000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1933	1500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1934	1000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1936	1500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1938	1000000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1939	1500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1946	539000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1947	1121000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1948	1651000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1949	1022000	-	-	-	-	-	-