1 Quetzal (Lake Atitlán) 2017 front 1 Quetzal (Lake Atitlán) 2017 back
1 Quetzal (Lake Atitlán) 2017 photo
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1 Quetzal Lake Atitlán

2017 year
Silver (.925) 13.5 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2017
Value
1 Quetzal 1 GTQ = USD 0.13
Currency
Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
13.5 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Coloured
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#127117
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Outer circle with text. Inner circle with the colorized image of a lake with volcanos on the background and a tree in the left foreground.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
XI SERIE IBEROAMERICANA
LAGO DE ATITLÁN
MARAVILLAS NATURALES 2017

Translation:
XI Ibero-American Series
Lake Atitlán
Natural Wonders 2017

Edge

Milled

Comment

Atitlán lake is high altitude body of water surrounded by a chain of volcanoes, called "Los Chocoyos". The most important volcanoes are Atitlán, Tolimán, and San Pedro.

Interesting fact

The 1 Quetzal (Lake Atitlán) 2017 coin from Guatemala features a unique design that showcases the beautiful Lake Atitlán, which is located in the western highlands of Guatemala. The coin's obverse side features a representation of the lake's crystal-clear waters, surrounded by lush greenery and towering volcanoes. The reverse side of the coin features the national coat of arms of Guatemala, along with the coin's denomination and year of issue. This coin is a stunning tribute to the natural beauty of Guatemala and is a must-have for any coin collector or enthusiast of Central American culture.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2017  10000 - - - - - -

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