Catalog
Medal - Quetzal Monetary Unit
| Location | Guatemala |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Weight | 28 g |
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| Obverse description | Central relief depicts a stylized kneeling Maya figure holding a bundle of fruits or crops aloft, flanked by the commemorative dates 1924 and 1974 in the field. The circular legend runs along the periphery, with QUETZAL prominent at the base. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANCO DE GUATEMALA QUETZAL UNIDAD MONETARIA 1924-1974 (Translation: BANK OF GUATEMALA QUETZAL MONETARY UNIT 1924-1974) |
| Reverse description | Central relief of a stylized quetzal bird in flight with wings spread, depicted in low relief against a geometric sunburst or radiating line pattern that fills the entire field. The long tail feathers of the bird curve gracefully downward, and a concentric ring borders the design near the rim. |
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