50 Centavos


Silver (.720) (Copper .280)	11.94 g	31 mm

Description

Issuer	Guatemala
Period	Republic (1841-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1962-1963
Value	50 Centavos (0.50&nbspGTQ)
Currency	Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition	Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight	11.94 g
Diameter	31 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	6 January 1997
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#8775
Rarity index	20%

Reverse

A white nun orchid in the center, and the flower's name to the left, and the value at the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONJA BLANCA FLOR NACIONAL
50 CENTAVOS

Translation: White Nun Orchid National Flower

Edge

Reeded

Comment

While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.

The white nun orchid is the national flower of Guatemala.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos 1962-1963 coin from Guatemala is that it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1962, just a year after the Guatemalan Revolution, which saw the overthrow of the country's long-standing authoritarian government and the establishment of a new, democratic government. This period of change and transition is reflected in the coin's design, which features the national emblem of Guatemala on one side and the denomination and year on the other. Despite the challenges faced by the country during this time, the 50 Centavos coin remained a widely used and popular form of currency, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item today.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1962	1983486	-	-	-	-	-	-
1963	350200	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1962-1963 coin.