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* 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.
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* Stickney, Brian, ''A Monetary History of Central America,'' New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.
  
 
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Revision as of 14:44, 6 March 2022

from the Mountain Groan Collection
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This twenty-five centavos was issued as a temporary expedient during a currency crisis when a number of Guatemalan banks collapsed. The minting of silver had ceased before 1900. In 1926, the currency was reformed and the quetzal introduced to replace the peso. The government abolished the private issue of banknotes. This type is scarce in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper, 23 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM 231.

Source:

  • 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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