Guatemala 25 Centavos 1977-2000

History

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.1

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.1 - Large head

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.2 - Wide rim

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.2 - Small head, wide rim

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.4 - Narrow rim

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.5 - Varieties in number of wing feathers and in head details

25 Centavos 1977-2000, KM# 278, Guatemala, KM# 278.6 - Different varieties

Obverse. KM# 278.1. Photo © Numismatic Guaranty Company

Description

KM# 278.1 - Large head.
KM# 278.2 - Small head, wide rim.
KM# 278.3 - Small head.
KM# 278.4 - Narrow rim.
KM# 278.5 - Varieties in number of wing feathers and in head details.
KM# 278.6 - Different varieties.

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 •1979•
Reverse	People (man, woman, child etc.) Woman Bust of a native woman facing left. With value at right and bottom-right. 25 CENTAVOS
Edge	Inscribed (lettered) Translation: Guatemala Republic Central America REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA C.A.

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1977-2000 Guatemala

KM# 278 Schön# 57

Characteristics

Material	Copper Nickel Zinc
Weight	8 g
Diameter	27 mm
Thickness	1.96 mm
Shape	round
Alignment	Coin
Alt #	KM# 278.1, KM# 278.2, KM# 278.3, KM# 278.4, KM# 278.5, KM# 278.6