5 Centavos, Guatemala

5 Centavos, Guatemala, 1925-1949 obverse image5 Centavos, Guatemala, 1925-1949 reverse image
5 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Guatemala flagGuatemala
  • Years of Minting:
    1925-1949
  • Period:
    Republic (1841-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa de Moneda de Guatemala, Guatemala City, Guatemala (1733-date), Royal Mint (Tower Hill), London, United Kingdom (1810-1975), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
5 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.95-$89.00

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

5 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Quetzal on column. With legend around and value at left.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms, with legend at top. Fineness and date at bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 0.720 1945

Reverse:

5 CENTAVOS - LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924 -

5 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.720) (Copper .280)

Size

5 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:1.66 g
  • Diameter:15.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.0 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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