2006 Guatemala 10 Centavos

First Guatemalan coin in years. Guatemala is one of those countries that has so many problems that coins and currency do not travel far. Severe droughts and rampant drug cartels are wrecking the economy and displacing locals. Money at this point is a second thought.

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 2006 LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1827 (Republic of Guatemala Liberty 15 of September of 1827)

10 CENTAVOS MONOLITO DE QUIRIGUA (10 Cents Monolith of Quiriguá)

The monolith of Quiriguá is the largest old world stela in the new world. Made as a historical document for the natives in this area of Guatemala made dozens of them. The site is now a tourist attraction and more antiquities are still being uncovered that tell the story of the ancient builders.
 
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Type/Country: 10 Centavos / Guatemala
Year: 2006
Mintage: Unknown
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.07 in VF

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1968 Guatemala 5 Centavos

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Ignoring that Canada just gave up on the one cent coin and that Greece may abandon the Euro I will continue looking through my vaults. I am happy with the fact that I collected these regular coins now that they are going.

This Guatemalan type coin has had 18 different remakes the last being in 2010. It seems to still be in use and being smaller than a U.S. dime it is also probably is cheap to make. Let us hope it lasts.

REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 1968

5 CENTAVOS -Kapok tree- LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO (GROW FREE FERTILE)

This tiny coin has a great tree design.  The front has a very detailed design too which amazes me since the coin is so small.
 
Here's the stats...
Type/Country: 5 Centavos / Guatemala
Year: 1968
Mintage: 4,030,000
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Value: $0.07 in VF

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