10 Centavos (Magnetic) 2009-2022 front 10 Centavos (Magnetic) 2009-2022 back
10 Centavos (Magnetic) 2009-2022 photo
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10 Centavos Magnetic

 
Stainless steel 2.42 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2009-2022
Value
10 Centavos 0.10 GTQ = USD 0.013
Currency
Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition
Stainless steel
Weight
2.42 g
Diameter
21 mm
Thickness
1.18 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#42670
Rarity index
8%

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

This type is manufactured with ASAI 430 stainless steel. This is defined as:
80.9% Iron, 16-18% Chrome, ~1% Manganese, ~1% Silicon, ~0.75% Nickel, ~0.12% Carbon, ~0.04% Phosphorous, ~0.03% Sulfur
Percentages with a "~" are approximate.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centavos coin from Guatemala is made of stainless steel, which is a unique feature among coins. Most coins are made of a combination of metals, such as copper, nickel, and zinc, but the 10 Centavos coin is made entirely of stainless steel. This makes it stand out from other coins and gives it a distinctive look and feel.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2009  - - - - - -
2010  - - - - - -
2011  50000000 - - - - - -
2012  - - - - - -
2014  - - - - - -
2015  - - - - - -
2016  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos (Magnetic) 2009-2022 coin.