The 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 script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
LIBERTAD
15 DE
SETIEMBRE
DE 1821
1986 (Translation: Republic of Guatemala Liberty 15th of September, 1821)
Reverse description
The 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.
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA
LIBERTAD
15 DE
SETIEMBRE
DE 1821
1986 (Translation: Republic of Guatemala Liberty 15th of September, 1821)