Guatemala 1926 5 Quetzales gold coin

Guatemala 5 Quetzales 1926

This is the Guatemalan gold coin with a face value of 5 Quetzales, minted in 1926. The total circulation of this coin is only 48,000 copies.

Front design

The national coat of arms is placed in the center, surrounded by an inscription at the top and the year of issue at the bottom.

Inscription:

-REPÚBLICA DE GUATEMALA-

1926

Translation: Republic of Guatemala

Back design

A Quetzal bird is depicted sitting on a pillar. There is also a legend at the top, the coin value on the left and the face value at the bottom.

Inscription:

-LEY DE 26 DE NOVIEMBRE DE 1924-

5 QUETZALES

Translation: Law of November 26, 1924

Further information about the 5 Quetzales coin

Country of origin: Guatemala

Mint: United States Mint in Philadelphia

Year of issue: 1926

Nominal value: 5 Quetzales

Metal: Gold

Purity: 0.900

Weight: 8.26 grams

Diameter: 22 mm

Edition size: 48,000 pieces

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