Guatemala 1934 1 centavo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

left: 1932 ½ centavo; center: 1934 centavo; right: 1932 2 centavos

This type was struck for Guatemala by the Royal Mint in London 1932-39 and again 1946-49. In 1949, the denomination was redesigned to place the bust of Fray Bartolome de las Casas on the obverse, which design is still in service (KM 254, KM 259, KM 260, KM 265, KM 273, KM 275, KM 282). The accompanying half centavo and two centavos were much less popular and were soon discontinued.

Recorded mintage: 1,000,000.

Specification: 3 g, nickel brass, 20 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 249.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Raymond, Wayte, The Coins of Central America, Silver and Copper, 1824-1940, New York: Wayte Raymond Inc., 1941.
• Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.
• Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.

Link to:

• 1932 centavo
• 1932 ½ centavo
• 1932 2 centavos
• 1932 10 centavos
• 1936 centavo
• 1938 5 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1934
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