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10 Centavos
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 3.33 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1960-1964 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 3.33 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7370 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
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
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Guatemala (1960-1964) is that it was made of a unique alloy of 72% silver and 28% copper, which gives it a distinctive color and durability.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 1522701 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 1327253 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 964259 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1960-1964 coin.
