50 Centavos (Magnetic) 2012-2017 front 50 Centavos (Magnetic) 2012-2017 back
50 Centavos (Magnetic) 2012-2017 photo
© Rojomano

50 Centavos Magnetic

 
Brass plated steel (93% Steel, 7% Brass) 3.3 g 24.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2012-2017
Value
50 Centavos 0.50 GTQ = USD 0.06
Currency
Quetzal (1925-date)
Composition
Brass plated steel (93% Steel, 7% Brass)
Weight
3.3 g
Diameter
24.25 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#84105
Rarity index
13%

Reverse

Orchid at the center with the flower's name at left, and value at the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONJA BLANCA FLOR NACIONAL
50
CENTAVOS

Translation: White Nun National Flower

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Guatemala has a unique feature - it is magnetic. This is due to the brass plating on the steel core, which gives it a distinctive magnetic property. This feature was introduced as an anti-counterfeiting measure, making it easier for people to distinguish the genuine coin from counterfeit ones.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2012  60000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Magnetic) 2012-2017 coin.