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This type was minted in large numbers 1925, 1944-49 by the Royal Mint in London for [[Guatemala]]. A very similar type with slightly different lettering ([[Guatemala 1932 5 centavos|KM 238.2]]) was issued 1928-43. All dates are reasonably available tho nice specimens can take some searching. In 1950, the quetzal on the obverse was replaced by a ceiba or kapok tree, which design is still in use, tho no longer in silver. | This type was minted in large numbers 1925, 1944-49 by the Royal Mint in London for [[Guatemala]]. A very similar type with slightly different lettering ([[Guatemala 1932 5 centavos|KM 238.2]]) was issued 1928-43. All dates are reasonably available tho nice specimens can take some searching. In 1950, the quetzal on the obverse was replaced by a ceiba or kapok tree, which design is still in use, tho no longer in silver. | ||
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''Recorded mintage:'' 1,103,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 1,103,000. | ||
| − | ''Specification:'' 1.67 g, .720 fine silver, .038 oz ASW, reeded edge. | + | ''Specification:'' 1.67 g, 0.720 fine silver, .038 oz ASW, reeded edge. |
''Catalog reference:'' KM 238.1. | ''Catalog reference:'' KM 238.1. | ||
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''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ''[[Bibliography|Source:]]'' | ||
* Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | * Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, ''Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed.,'' Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019. | ||
| − | * Robinson, Charles, ''The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965,'' San Benito, TX: 1965. | + | * 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:'' | ''Link to:'' | ||
| − | * [[Guatemala | + | * [[Guatemala 1947 5 centavos|1947 5 centavos]] |
| − | * [[Guatemala | + | * [[Guatemala 1948 centavo|1948 centavo]] |
| − | * [[Guatemala | + | * [[Guatemala 1948 10 centavos|1948 10 centavos]] |
| − | * [[Guatemala | + | * [[Guatemala 1948 1/4 quetzal|1948 ¼ quetzal]] |
| + | * [[Guatemala 1949 5 centavos KM-238.1|1949 5 centavos, quetzal reverse]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 1948]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1948]] | ||
[[Category:Selections from the Mountain Groan Collection]] | [[Category:Selections from the Mountain Groan Collection]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:54, 3 March 2025
This type was minted in large numbers 1925, 1944-49 by the Royal Mint in London for Guatemala. A very similar type with slightly different lettering (KM 238.2) was issued 1928-43. All dates are reasonably available tho nice specimens can take some searching. In 1950, the quetzal on the obverse was replaced by a ceiba or kapok tree, which design is still in use, tho no longer in silver.
Recorded mintage: 1,103,000.
Specification: 1.67 g, 0.720 fine silver, .038 oz ASW, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 238.1.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- 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.
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