1 Centavo, Guatemala

1 Centavo, Guatemala, 1974-1995 obverse image1 Centavo, Guatemala, 1974-1995 reverse image
1 Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1974-1995
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date)
1 Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$19.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Centavo Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination at top and a bust of Bartolom de las Casas (c. 1484 1566).

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

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.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA LIBERTAD 15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821 1976

Reverse:

UN CENTAVO FRAY BARTOLOME DE LAS CASAS

1 Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)

Size

1 Centavo sizes
  • Weight:2.5 g
  • Diameter:19 mm
  • Thickness:1.06 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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