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The specimen shown is from a type struck for [[Guatemala]] since 1996. It superseded earlier silver issues of 1950-64 and previous copper-nickel types issued 1965-95. Numerous subtypes exist, probably created when the government changed minting contractors.
 
The specimen shown is from a type struck for [[Guatemala]] since 1996. It superseded earlier silver issues of 1950-64 and previous copper-nickel types issued 1965-95. Numerous subtypes exist, probably created when the government changed minting contractors.

Revision as of 09:24, 3 September 2022

from the Mountain Groan Collection
Guatemala 1998 25 centavos rev DSLR.jpg

The specimen shown is from a type struck for Guatemala since 1996. It superseded earlier silver issues of 1950-64 and previous copper-nickel types issued 1965-95. Numerous subtypes exist, probably created when the government changed minting contractors.

Recorded mintage: unknown but common.

Specification: copper-nickel, 27 mm diameter, edged lettered REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA CA.

Catalog reference: KM 278.6.

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.

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