Guatemala. 2012-2018 5 pcs coin set

Guatemala. 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, 1 quetzal. 2012-2018 5 pcs coin set

• 5 centavos - Cottonwood
• 10 centavos - Quiricua Monolith
• 25 centavos - Indian
• 50 centavos - White orchid
• 1 quetzal - dove

Obverse: in the center is the coat of arms (emblem) of Guatemala. The emblem arose on the basis of one of the decorative compositions that adorned the capital's palace on the occasion of the liberals' coming to power in 1871. The winners liked the emblem so much that they made it (with minor changes) the state symbol.

The emblem was designed by the Swiss artist and engraver Jean-Baptiste Frener, who lived in Guatemala from 1854 until his death in 1897. The emblem acquired its modern look in 1968 and consists of: a wreath of olive branches, a symbol of victory; the Quetzal bird, which symbolizes freedom;
a scroll on which is written "LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821" (September 15, 1821 - the date of independence of Central America from Spain); two crossed Remington rifles with bayonets indicating Guatemala's readiness to defend itself by force if necessary; two crossed swords symbolizing honor.

Inscriptions along the edge: the name of the country - "REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA" and the year of issue.

Reverse:

5 centavos - the denomination of the coin is indicated on the right, the motto of Guatemala in Spanish "LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO" (Grow freely and richly) is minted below, in the center - an image of a cotton tree.

10 centavos - the denomination of the coin is indicated on the right, at the bottom there is an inscription in Spanish "MONOLITO DE QUIRIGUA" (Quirigua Monolith), in the center - an image of a monolith from the ancient Mayan city of Quirigua.

25 centavos - a stylized image of the head of a woman from the indigenous peoples of Guatemala in the national headdress. The face value of the coin is indicated on the right side - “25 CENTAVOS” (25 centavos).

50 centavos - on the right is the denomination of the coin, on the right is the inscription in Spanish "MONJA BLANCA FLOR NACIONAL" (Lycaste Skinner's National Flower Orchid) and the image of this orchid in the center.

1 quetzal - a stylized image of a dove, partly consisting of the inscription "PAZ" (Peace). The face value of the coin is indicated on the right side - “1 Quetzal” (1 quetzal), on the top - “Paz Firme y Duradera” (Strong and lasting peace), on the bottom - “29 de Diciembre de 1996” (December 29, 1996). date of the end of the civil war).