1 Quetzal (National Bank of Guatemala) 1996 front 1 Quetzal (National Bank of Guatemala) 1996 back
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1 Quetzal National Bank of Guatemala

1996 year
Silver (.925) 27 g 40 mm
Description
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
References
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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