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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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| − | * [[Guatemala | + | * [[Guatemala 1945 5 centavos|1945 5 centavos]] |
* [[Guatemala 1947 10 centavos|1947 10 centavos]] | * [[Guatemala 1947 10 centavos|1947 10 centavos]] | ||
* [[Guatemala 1948 centavo|1948 centavo]] | * [[Guatemala 1948 centavo|1948 centavo]] | ||
Revision as of 15:25, 2 September 2022
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, .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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