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1 Centavo
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1954-1958 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#14297 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 17% |
Reverse
Denomination at top. Bust left with legend at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN CENTAVO
FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS
Translation: One Centavo
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 1954, 240,000 were minted in 1954 and 9,760,000 were minted in 1955.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Guatemala, produced between 1954 and 1958, has a unique feature. It's made of Nickel brass, an alloy composed of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive golden color and makes it stand out from other coins made of more common materials like copper or silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1954-1958 coin.
