25 Centavos


Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)	8 g	27 mm

Description

Issuer	Guatemala
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1965-1966
Value	25 Centavos (0.25&nbspGTQ)
Currency	Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition	Nickel brass (61% Copper, 20% Zinc, 19% Nickel)
Weight	8 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	1.80 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	6 January 1997
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#11140
Rarity index	17%

Reverse

Native bust left. With value at right and bottom-right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
25
CENTAVOS

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA C.A.

Translation: Republic of Guatemala Central America

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 1965-1966 Guatemalan 25 Centavos coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts the national emblem of Guatemala, which includes a Quetzal bird, a symbol of freedom and independence, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The reverse side features a stylized image of the volcano Fuego, which is located in the western highlands of Guatemala and is considered a sacred site by the indigenous people. The coin's design was created by the Guatemalan artist and sculptor, José de Jesús Lopez Lopez, and it is considered a notable example of Latin American numismatic art.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1965	1178000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1966	910000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos 1965-1966 coin.