Guatemala 2000 5 centavos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Guatemala introduced five centavo pieces featuring the ceiba tree in 1949. Originally silver, the alloy was changed to copper-nickel in 1965, same as the United States. Many variations of the basic design exist, depending on which contractor actually produced the coin. This subtype is listed for 1997-2000 and 2006-10. The SCWC is no longer adding new dates, so this type may still be in production.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.60 g, copper-nickel, 16 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 276.6.

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:

• 1995 5 centavos
• 1999 centavo
• 2000 10 centavos
• 2000 quetzal
• 2006 5 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 2000
• return to coins of Guatemala