© Prof. Rodríguez
© Prof. Rodríguez
1 Guaraní Pattern
1948 year| Nickel | 3.60 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Paraguay |
|---|---|
| Issuing entity | Bank of Paraguay (Banco del Paraguay) |
| Period | Republic (1811-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1948 |
| Value | 1 Guaraní 1 PYG = USD 0.00013 |
| Currency | Guarani (1944-date) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 3.60 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#176649 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Denomination within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1 GUARANI
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Catálogo de Monedas y Ensayos de la República del Paraguay. Miguel Angel Pratt Mayans, 2013 (M72)Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Guaraní coin was designed by the Paraguayan artist and engraver, José de la Vega, and it features a unique pattern that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. The coin's obverse side features a stylized image of a Guaraní warrior, while the reverse side depicts a traditional Paraguayan harp, known as a "virola," surrounded by intricate geometric patterns. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's indigenous roots and its rich cultural traditions.
