Guatemala 1994 centavo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Guatemala introduced one centavo pieces with the bust of Bartolome de las Casas in 1949. Las Casas was a strident protester against exploitation of the Indians in 16th century Guatemala, which exploitation continues to this day. He even went so far as to advocate the importation of Negro slaves so as to reduce the demand for Indian labor. Many variations of the basic design exist, depending on which contractor actually produced the coin. This subtype was struck 1993-95.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 2.55 g, brass, 19.1 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 275.5.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.

Link to:

• 1991 centavo
• 1991 10 centavos
• 1993 25 centavos
• 1994 10 centavos
• 1999 centavo
• Coins and currency dated 1994
• return to coins of Guatemala