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1 Centavo

1871 year
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) 5 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1871
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso, decimalized (1869-1925)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
20 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#27946
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Value.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO

Translation:
One
Centavo

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Guatemala, issued in 1871, has an interesting feature. It was designed with a unique combination of metals, consisting of 95% copper, 4% tin, and 1% zinc. This distinctive blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive bronze color and makes it stand out from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1871  - - - - - -

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