Guatemala 1999 1 centavo

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is from a type struck for Guatemala starting in 1999. This coin is common in all grades thru uncirculated. Guatemala issued the first centavo on the quetzal system in 1925 and Fray Bartolome de las Casas first appeared on the coin in 1949. He has undergone numerous design changes since and the centavo was changed to aluminum in 1999. His image on the coinage of Guatemala is ironic as he was a strident protester against exploitation of the Indians in 16th century Guatemala, which exploitation continues to this day.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 0.80 g, aluminum.

Catalog reference: KM 282.

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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• 1994 centavo
• 1998 25 centavos
• 2000 5 centavos
• 2000 10 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1999
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