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Medal - Quetzal Monetary Unit
| Location | Guatemala |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Composition | Silver (.720) |
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| Obverse description | A stylized kneeling human figure in high relief holds aloft a bouquet of tropical plants and fruits, flanked by the commemorative dates 1924 and 1974 in the field. The legend curves around the upper periphery on both sides, with the word QUETZAL prominently inscribed at the base. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A stylized Quetzal bird in dynamic flight is depicted in bold relief at center, its long tail feathers curving gracefully beneath it. The field is decorated with an intricate geometric pattern of intersecting lines radiating from multiple star-like points, creating a striking sunburst background. A small engraver's initial or mint mark appears in the lower right field. |
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