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1 Centavo
1881 year| Copper-nickel (95% Copper, 5% Nickel) | 5 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1881 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Peso, decimalized (1869-1925) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (95% Copper, 5% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#46083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO
Translation:
One
Centavo
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#202.1 - NormalKM#202.2 - Die breaks in 1881 have appearance of 1884. Some are over-struck on top of
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from Guatemala, issued in 1881, has an interesting feature. It bears the image of a quetzal, a colorful bird native to Central America, on its reverse side. The quetzal is considered a symbol of liberty and freedom in Guatemalan culture, and its presence on the coin signifies the country's values and rich history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1881 coin.
