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10 Centavos
| Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) | 3.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1965-1970 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7198 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Mayan Pillar ruins of Quiriguá with denomination at right and legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
10
CENTAVOS
MONOLITO DE QUIRIGUA
Translation: Quirigua Monolith
Edge
Milled
Comment
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Guatemala (1965-1970) is that it was made of a unique alloy called Nickel brass, which is composed of 61% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 19% Nickel. This blend of metals gives the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 2227000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 | 1550000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 | 3120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 | 3220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 | 3530000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1970 | 4153000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1965-1970 coin.
