The Currency Directory

Quetzal (GTQ)

The Quetzal is issued by the Bank of Guatemala.

Alphabetic code
GTQ
Numeric code
320
Symbol
Q
Minor units
2
Example
GTQ 1,234.50
Used in
Guatemala

History

  1. 1924 The Monetary Law of November 1924 creates the quetzal, set equal to one US dollar and to 60 pesos.
  2. 1925 The first silver quetzal coins are minted.
  3. 1926 The Banco Central de Guatemala is founded by government agreement on 30 June.

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