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10 Centavos
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 3.2 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1974-1975 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7202 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
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
Reeded
Comment
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from Guatemala, issued between 1974 and 1975, has a unique feature. It's made of Nickel brass, an alloy composed of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive golden color and makes it stand out from other coins made of more common materials like copper or silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | 3500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1974-1975 coin.
