Guatemala 1 quetzal Pedro Betancourt KM-287 Religion PR 69 PCGS silver coin 2002

This beautiful 1 Quetzal silver coin from Guatemala, issued in 2002, honors Pedro de San José Betancur, one of the most revered religious figures in Central American history. Certified PR69 by PCGS, the coin commemorates the 400th anniversary of his birth and celebrates his enduring spiritual legacy. Known as “Hermano Pedro,” he devoted his life to charity, education, and care for the poor, becoming a symbol of compassion and faith throughout Guatemala and beyond.

The reverse features a detailed depiction of Pedro Betancur walking through a colonial city scene. He is shown wearing a flowing religious robe and sandals while carrying an object in his hand. Behind him rise elegant historic buildings with ornate façades, columns, windows, arches, and architectural details. The inscriptions “CANONIZACION DEL HERMANO PEDRO” and “UN QUETZAL” surround the design. The obverse displays the national emblem of Guatemala, including a perched quetzal bird, a scroll inscribed “LIBERTAD 15 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1821,” crossed rifles, crossed swords, laurel branches, and the legend “REPUBLICA DE GUATEMALA 30 DE JULIO DE 2002.”

Struck in silver with exceptional Proof quality and certified PCGS PR69, this coin combines religious history, national symbolism, and superb engraving. It is an outstanding collectible for enthusiasts of faith-themed coins, Guatemalan heritage, and high-grade world silver issues.

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