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10 Quetzales
1926 year| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 16.7185 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 10 Quetzales (10 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 16.7185 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quetzal perched in column. With legend at top. Value at left and denomination at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924 ·
10 QUETZALES
Translation: Law from 26th-Nov-1924
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 Quetzales 1926 coin from Guatemala is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the iconic Quetzal bird, which has since become a symbol of Guatemalan culture and identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 18000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Quetzales 1926 coin.
