2 Centavos
Issuer Guatemala
Type Standard circulation coins
Mints United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States Mint of San Francisco
Obverse
The Quetzal bird perched on a shield, very long tail feathers curving below. With legend at top and date at bottom.
Lettering: REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA • 1943 •
Reverse
A branch with leaves and flowers, curving on the right side of the coin. With value in lettering.
Lettering: DOS CENTAVOS DE QUETZAL
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Republic (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes (Date: 1997-01-06)
Face Value
2 Centavos (Numeric: 0.02)
Series
System: 1925-1949
References
KM #252
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Brass (70% Copper, 30% Zinc)
Weight
6 g
Size
25 mm
Thickness
1.6 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA • 1943 •
Reverse Lettering
DOS CENTAVOS DE QUETZAL
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1944 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | 1,100,000 |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | 0.61EUR |
| VF | 2.36EUR |
| XF | 2.36EUR |
| AU | - |
| UNC | - |
Comments
While these coins are no longer in circulation, they are still redeemable by the Bank of Guatemala for face value.
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