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20 Quetzales
1926 year| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 33.437 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 20 Quetzales (20 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 33.437 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1995 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26401 |
|---|---|
| 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·
20 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 1926 Guatemalan 20 Quetzales coin is interesting because it was one of the last coins minted before the country switched to a decimal system, and it features a unique blend of gold and copper.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 49000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Quetzales 1926 coin.