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25 Centavos
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 8.33 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1950-1959 |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 8.33 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.75 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 21% |
Reverse
Native bust left. With value at right and bottom-right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
25
CENTAVOS
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
One interesting fact about the 1950-1959 Guatemalan 25 Centavos coin is that it was made of a unique silver-copper alloy, with 72% silver and 28% copper. This composition was used to reduce the cost of producing the coin, as silver was becoming increasingly expensive due to its high demand for use in jewelry and other luxury items. The use of a silver-copper alloy also gave the coin a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 80691 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1951 | 11294 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1952 | 112337 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1954 | 246286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 | 408574 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1956 | 342271 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1957 | 256729 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 | 394361 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 | 277200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos 1950-1959 coin.
