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1 Quetzal National Bank of Guatemala
1996 year| Silver (.925) | 27 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 1 Quetzal 1 GTQ = USD 0.13 |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 27 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#74652 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Native artists working. With legend in outer circle and value inside image.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO DE GUATEMALA CINCUENTENARIO
1
QUETZAL
Translation: Bank of Guatemala Semicentennial
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Quetzal coin from Guatemala, made of Silver (.925) and weighing 27g, features the iconic Quetzal bird on its obverse side. The Quetzal bird is a symbol of freedom and liberty in Guatemalan culture, and it's also the name of the country's currency. This coin was issued in 1996 by the National Bank of Guatemala as a non-circulating coin, meaning it was not meant to be used as regular currency, but rather as a collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 3000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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