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5 Centavos
| Silver (.720) (Copper .280) | 1.66 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1960-1964 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (Copper .280) |
| Weight | 1.66 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Tree with value at right and legend at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
Translation: Free Grows Fertile
Edge
Milled
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 5 Centavos 1960-1964 coin from Guatemala is that it was made of a unique silver and copper alloy, with a composition of .720 silver and .280 copper. This makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were often made of a different metal composition.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 3590000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 | 3921467 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 | 449272 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1960-1964 coin.
