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5 Centavos
| Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) | 1.6 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1971-1977 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (79% Copper, 20% Zinc, 1% Nickel) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Thickness | 1.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#7200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Tree with value at right and legend at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
5
CENTAVOS
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
Translation: Free Grows Fertile
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 5 Centavos coin from Guatemala, produced between 1971 and 1977, has a unique feature. It's made of Nickel brass, an alloy composed of 79% Copper, 20% Zinc, and 1% Nickel. This combination of metals gives the coin a distinctive golden color and makes it stand out from other coins made of more common materials like copper or silver.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | 8270000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1974 | 10575000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1975 | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1976 | 6000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1977 | 20000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1971-1977 coin.
