Guatemala 1 quetzal Ibero-American Anniversary KM-292 proof silver coin 2012

The Guatemala 1 Quetzal 2012 Ibero-American Series Anniversary proof silver coin was issued to commemorate the 20th Anniversary of the Ibero-American Coin Program (Encuentro de Dos Mundos), an international numismatic initiative celebrating the shared cultural and historical heritage of Ibero-American nations. The reverse presents an artistic collage of Guatemala's rich cultural legacy, featuring the iconic Santa Catalina Arch of Antigua Guatemala, a majestic volcano in the background, an ornate colonial decorative motif, a stylized pre-Columbian stone mask, coffee plant leaves and cherries, and additional architectural details. The surrounding inscription "ENCUENTRO DE DOS MUNDOS – 20 ANIVERSARIO SERIE IBEROAMERICANA 2012" completes the design. The obverse displays Guatemala's national coat of arms with the quetzal bird, crossed rifles and swords, laurel branches, the scroll inscribed "Libertad 15 de Septiembre de 1821," the denomination 1 Quetzal, and the surrounding coats of arms of the participating Ibero-American countries. Struck in silver with a beautiful Proof finish, this commemorative issue is an outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of Latin American history, architecture, and world commemorative coinage.

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