Guatemala 10 Centavos 1976-2009

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10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.1: Wide rim, toothed border

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.1

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.2: Reverse: Round beads at border

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.3: Obverse: Quetzal in silhouette

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.3: Reverse: Plain field around monolith

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.4: Obverse: Quetzal is solid, lettering in relief on shield

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.4: Reverse: Plain field around monolith, larger monolith front view.

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.5: Obverse: Incuse lettering on shield

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.5: Reverse: Bushy field around monolith

10 Centavos 1976-2009, KM# 277, Guatemala, KM# 277.6: Obverse: Small letters in legend

Obverse. KM# 277.1: Wide rim, toothed border. Photo © Numismatic Guaranty Company

Description

KM# 277.1 - Wide rim, toothed border.
KM# 277.2 - Round beads at border.
KM# 277.3 - Obverse: Quetzal in silhouette. Reverse: Plain field around monolith.
KM# 277.4 - Obverse: Quetzal is solid, lettering in relief on shield. Reverse: Plain field around monolith, larger monolith front view.
KM# 277.5 - Obverse: Incuse lettering on shield. Reverse: Bushy field around monolith, larger monolith front view.
KM# 277.6 - Obverse: Small letters in legend.

Obverse	Animal (fish, bird, mammal etc.) Quetzal Coat of arms Guatemala Military Rifle Emblem of Guatemala, with legend at top, and date at bottom. The Emblem of Guatemala depicts two rifles and two swords crossed with a wreath of laurel. The middle will harbor a scroll of parchment with the words "Liberty 15 of September of 1821" and in the upper part a Quetzal as the symbol of national independence and autonomy. 15 September 1821 is the date of Central America's independence from Spain. The resplendent quetzal is the national bird of Guatemala, and its image is found on the country's flag and coat of arms. It also lends its name to the country's currency, the Guatemalan quetzal (abbreviation GTQ). REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821 •1977•
Reverse	Art (sculpture, painting etc.) Stele Construction (building, bridge etc.) Archaeological site Discovery, invention, technology Quiriguá Mayan enormous monolith of Quiriguá with denomination at right and legend below. Quiriguá is an ancient Maya archaeological site in the department of Izabal in south-eastern Guatemala. Stela E at Quiriguá, possibly the largest freestanding stone monument in the New World. 10 CENTAVOS MONOLITO DE QUIRIGUA
Edge	Reeded (milled)

10 Centavos

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1976-2009 Guatemala

KM# 277

Characteristics

Material	Copper Nickel Zinc
Weight	3.2 g
Diameter	21 mm
Thickness	1.25 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Coin
Alt #	KM# 277.1, KM# 277.2, KM# 277.3, KM# 277.4, KM# 277.5, KM# 277.6