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5 Quetzales
1926 year| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 8.26 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1926 |
| Value | 5 Quetzales (5 GTQ) |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 8.26 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 6 January 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#17256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Quetzal perched in column. With legend at top. Value at left and denomination at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924 ·
5 QUETZALES
Translation: Law from 26th-Nov-1924
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 Quetzales 1926 coin from Guatemala is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the image of a Mayan ruler, Tecum Umam, on its obverse side. This was a departure from the traditional depiction of Spanish conquistadors or European monarchs on Guatemalan coins, and it reflected a growing interest in indigenous culture and heritage in the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 48000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Quetzales 1926 coin.
