Guatemalan Quetzal - Coins

Coins

In 1925, coins in denominations of 1, 5, 10 centavos, ¼, ½ and 1 quetzal were introduced, although the majority of the 1 quetzal coins were withdrawn from circulation and melted. ½ and 2 centavos coins were added in 1932. Until 1965, coins of 5 centavos and above were minted in 72% silver. ½ and 1 quetzal coins were reintroduced in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Coins currently in circulation are:

  • 1 centavo
  • 5 centavos
  • 10 centavos
  • 25 centavos
  • 50 centavos
  • 1 quetzal

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