Guatemala 1882 25 centavos

another specimen, from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in Guatemala the one year only. It represents another attempt to introduce decimal currency, which was not fully implemented until 1912. Five and ten centavos of similar design were issued in 1881. None were successful and were superseded by the seated liberty type (KM 205.1).

Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.

Specification: 6.25 g, .835 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 206.

Sources:

• Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• Guatemala 1870-R 25 centavos
• 1881 centavo
• 1881 10 centavos
• 1882 ¼ real
• 1882-AE peso
• Guatemala 1890 25 centavos
• return to coins of Guatemala
• Coins and currency dated 1882