10 Centavos 1971-1973 front 10 Centavos 1971-1973 back
10 Centavos 1971-1973 photo

10 Centavos

 
Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel) 3.2 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1971-1973
Value
10 Centavos (0.10&nbspGTQ)
Currency
Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition
Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
6 January 1997
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#8135
Rarity index
15%

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

KM#271.1 - Small wreath.
KM#271.2 - Large wreath.