Guatemala – 1926 – 20 10 5 Quetzales – Quetzal Motif – 3 Gold Coins – Set – Philadelphia Mint

Guatemala – 1926 – 20 10 5 Quetzales – Quetzal Motif – Gold – Set – Philadelphia Mint

Description

A rare complete set of the 1926 gold Quetzal coins, minted for Guatemala at the United States Mint in Philadelphia. The obverse of each coin features the national coat of arms, while the reverse depicts the national bird, the Quetzal, perched on a column, with a reference to the Currency Act of November 26, 1924. Since all three denominations were issued exclusively in 1926, the set forms a cohesive and historically significant collection. Its high-quality presentation also makes it an ideal display piece.

Scope of delivery

• Three gold coins 20 10 5 Quetzales 1926 ungraded

• Acrylic presentation board with the original lettering “The Land from which the Rainbow gets its Colors”

• Red case as pictured

Highlights

• One-year type 1926 as a complete 3-coin set

• 900 gold – total approx. 1.6932 oz fine (≈ 52.66 g)

• Made in Philadelphia – classic Quetzal design

• Presentation board and case included

Technical data

Generally

• Metal and fineness: Gold 900/1000

• Year: 1926

• Mint: United States Mint, Philadelphia

• Type of minting: Circulation minting

20 Quetzales

• Weight: 33,437 g gross

• Fine weight: 0.9675 oz ≈ 30.093 g

• Diameter: 34 mm

10 Quetzales

• Weight: 16.7185 g gross

• Fine weight: 0.4838 oz ≈ 15.048 g

• Diameter: 27 mm

5 Quetzales

• Weight: 8.3592 g gross

• Fine weight: 0.2419 oz ≈ 7.524 g

• Diameter: 22 mm

Total fine weight of set: approx. 1.6932 oz (≈ 52.66 g )