25 Centavos
1943 year| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 8.333 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1943 |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 8.333 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#8774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Guatemala national palace. With value in lettering at top and bottom. Date at top of building.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTICINCO CENTAVOS
1943
PALACIO NACIONAL DE GUATEMALA
DE QUETZAL
Translation:
Twenty-five Centavos
Guatemala National Palace
of a Quetzal
Edge
Reeded
Comment
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.Of the total mintage, 150,000 were minted in 1943 and 750,000 were minted in 1944. All coins are dated 1943.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1943 Guatemalan 25 Centavos coin is that it was minted during World War II, when many countries were experiencing metal shortages. As a result, the coin was made with a unique composition of 72% silver and 28% copper, which was a departure from the usual bronze or cupro-nickel alloys used in coinage at the time. This makes it a distinctive and interesting piece for collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 900000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos 1943 coin.
