1 Centavo

€2,438.00
IssuerGuatemala
Year1974-1995
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Centavo (0.01 GTQ)
CurrencyQuetzal (1925-date)
CompositionBrass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness1.06 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to6 January 1997
Reference(s) KM#275, Schön#54
Obverse descriptionThe Emblem of Guatemala depicts two rifles and two swords crossed with a wreath of laurel. In the middle a scroll of parchment with the words `Liberty 15 of September, 1821` and in the upper part the national bird; the Quetzal.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821 1976
(Translation: Republic of Guatemala Liberty 15th of September, 1821)
Reverse descriptionDenomination at top and a bust of Bartolomé de las Casas (c. 1484 – 1566).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringUN CENTAVO FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS
(Translation: One Centavo)
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1974  - KM#275.1; Guatemala City Mint - 10 000 000
1975  - KM#275.1; Guatemala City Mint - 15 000 000
1976  - KM#275.1; Guatemala City Mint - 15 230 000
1977  - KM#275.1; Guatemala City Mint - 30 000 000
1978  - KM#275.1; Guatemala City Mint - 30 000 000
1979  - KM#275.1; Guatemala City Mint - 30 000 000
1979  - KM#275.2; Guatemala City Mint - 30 000 000
1980  - KM#275.2; Guatemala City Mint - 20 000 000
1981  - KM# 275.4; Guatemala City Mint - 30 000 000
1982  - KM# 275.4; Guatemala City Mint - 30 000 000
1984  - KM#275.2; Guatemala City Mint - 20 000 000
1985  - KM#275.3 - 10 000 000
1986  - KM#275.3 - 40 000 000
1987  - KM#275.3 - 50 000 000
1988  - KM#275.3 - 51 400 000
1989  - KM#275.3; Guatemala City Mint - 60 000 000
1990  - KM#275.3; Guatemala City Mint - 76 000 000
1991  - KM#275.3 -
1992  - KM#275.5 -
1993  - KM#275.5 -
1994  - KM#275.5 -
1995  - KM#275.5 -
Catalog ID3660438860
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