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1 Centavo
1871 year| Bronze (95% Copper, 4% Tin, 1% Zinc) | 5 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| 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 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1871 coin.