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what is the name of the coins in guatemala

The coins in Guatemala are called centavos , and the main unit is the quetzal. Guatemala uses coins in 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 centavos, plus a 1 quetzal coin.

In practice

  • 100 centavos = 1 quetzal.
  • The currency name is the Guatemalan quetzal (GTQ).
  • Older or collectible Guatemalan coins also exist, but the circulating coins are the centavo and quetzal denominations.

Quick wording

If you want the simplest answer: the coins are called centavos, and the money is the quetzal.

TL;DR: Guatemala’s coin system is centavos and quetzales.