Guatemala 1 quetzal Cultural Roots Kiche People PR69 PCGS silver coin 2015

The Guatemala 1 Quetzal “Cultural Roots – K’iche’ People” 2015 silver coin is a meaningful commemorative issue from the prestigious Ibero-American Series, honoring the heritage, traditions, and enduring cultural identity of the Maya K’iche’ civilization. Struck in silver with a beautiful Proof Deep Cameo finish and certified PR69 DCAM by PCGS, this coin combines refined modern engraving with historical and ethnographic symbolism. The reverse presents an artistic composition featuring members of the K’iche’ community dressed in traditional indigenous clothing, including woven garments and ceremonial attire. The design also depicts a seated woman engaged in traditional textile weaving, symbolizing craftsmanship and ancestral knowledge passed through generations. A stylized portrait with indigenous facial features appears in the foreground, while mountainous scenery and decorative cultural motifs create depth and regional atmosphere. The surrounding inscription references the Ibero-American series and the theme “Raíces Culturales.” The obverse displays the coat of arms of Guatemala with the quetzal bird perched atop the independence scroll dated September 15, 1821, surrounded by crossed rifles, laurel branches, and heraldic seals representing participating Ibero-American nations.

The K’iche’ Maya are one of the most historically significant indigenous peoples of Guatemala, known for their language, traditions, textile arts, spirituality, and connection to the ancient Maya civilization. This commemorative coin celebrates cultural preservation and the importance of indigenous identity in modern Latin America. With its near-perfect PR69 DCAM certification and deeply mirrored Proof surfaces, this 2015 silver issue is highly desirable for collectors of ethnographic themes, indigenous art, cultural heritage, and world commemorative coinage.

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