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| − | 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 | + | 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. |
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| − | * [[Guatemala | + | * [[Guatemala 1995 5 centavos|1995 5 centavos]] |
* [[Guatemala 1999 1 centavo|1999 centavo]] | * [[Guatemala 1999 1 centavo|1999 centavo]] | ||
* [[Guatemala 2000 10 centavos|2000 10 centavos]] | * [[Guatemala 2000 10 centavos|2000 10 centavos]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:35, 1 September 2022
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.
- 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.
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