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1 Quetzal Historical Coins
| Issuer | Guatemala |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Value | 1 Quetzal |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the Guatemalan national coat of arms, depicting a resplendent quetzal bird perched upon a scroll inscribed with the independence date, flanked by crossed rifles and swords with laurel branches. Surrounding the central arms in a circular arrangement are the national coats of arms of Argentina, Cuba, Spain, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and Portugal, representing the Ibero-American community of nations. The outer legend along the upper rim reads REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA and LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821, with the commemorative date 2010 appearing in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821 2010 (Translation: Republic of Guatemala Liberty 15th of September 1821) |
| Reverse description | Central design depicts a faithful reproduction of the first orbicular or circular coin minted in Guatemala, dating to 1754, rendered in relief against a plain field. The historic macuquina-style design showcases the crowned arms of Castile and León on one side of the die, recalling Guatemala's colonial monetary heritage. The encircling legend identifies the series and denomination, with VIII SERIE IBEROAMERICANA appearing prominently, and 1 QUETZAL indicating the face value of this commemorative issue. |
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