1978 Guatemala 1 Centavo Copper Plated Coin

1978 Guatemala 1 Centavo Copper Plated Coin 1978 Guatemala 1 Centavo Copper Plated Steel Coin This 1978 Guatemala 1 Centavo is a copper plated steel coin featuring the portrait of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas on the reverse and the Guatemalan national coat of arms on the obverse. This circulated specimen displays the date clearly as 1978 and is identified by the KM# 275.1 catalog number. The coin is housed in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip, which preserves the copper plating and helps prevent further environmental wear. As a low-denomination piece of Latin American numismatics, it offers a fascinating look at the historical figures honored by the Republic of Guatemala during the late 20th century. 1978 Guatemala 1 Centavo Copper-Plated Steel Coin KM# 275.1 Condition: This circulated coin shows significant signs of wear and environmental exposure, including darkening, spotting, and surface oxidation across both the obverse and reverse. The details on the national coat of arms and the portrait of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas remain visible but lack original luster. This is a standard business strike minted for general circulation in Guatemala, composed of a steel core with copper plating. Historically, this denomination features the Dominican friar known as the "Protector of the Indians," reflecting Guatemala's colonial history. The coin is presented in a protective cardboard flip labeled with its KM catalog number, though it has not been professionally graded by a third-party service. Guatemala, 1 centavo, 1978, coin, numismatics, Fray Bartolome de las Casas, Republica de Guatemala, currency, collectible, bronze, Central America, KM 275.1, vintage coin, coin holder Guatemala coin, 1978 centavo, numismatics, rare coins, Central American currency, world coins, collectible money, Guatemala 1 centavo, coin collecting, vintage coins IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items unless specifically stated By registering and placing bids, the bidder expressly authorizes Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions to charge the payment method on file for any lots won, including buyer’s premium, applicable taxes, shipping, handling, and processing fees in accordance with the posted auction terms.“Charges may appear on your credit card statement under Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions, Iowa Surplus Auctions, ISA Auctions, ATR Auctions, or the payment processor associated with the auction.”ons, or the payment processor associated with Iowa Surplus & Estate Auctions.” References to gold, silver, platinum, copper, plated, gold-gilded, gold-layered, silver-plated, or similar terminology may describe visual appearance, color, or decorative finish only Unless expressly verified in the listing, the metal content, purity, composition, or percentage is not tested, guaranteed, or represented by the auction house. Such descriptions may refer solely to aesthetic characteristics rather than actual metal composition. Third-party grading opinions are those of the third party alone Placing a bid creates a binding contract if the bidder wins the item, payment is required under the posted auction terms For coins, trading cards, and collectibles, items may be raw, graded, ungraded, authentic, reproduction, replica, reprint, or altered unless specifically stated otherwise. The bidder must rely on their own review and judgment before bidding. The bidder authorizes the Auction Company to submit all bidding records, platform activity logs, photographs, invoice history, and shipping documentation to payment processors, banks, and collection agencies to enforce these Terms. By placing any bid, the bidder acknowledges they have read the title and description in full, reviewed all photographs, and had the opportunity to ask questions prior to bidding. The bidder agrees they are purchasing the item strictly as shown in the auction images and as described, AS-IS, WHERE-IS, and that placing a bid and/or winning an item constitutes a binding contract, with no refunds, no returns, no exchanges, no credits, and no cancellations for any reason. Auction transactions are processed after the auction closes, and invoices are finalized. Charges may occur hours or days after the auction, depending on processing, invoice preparation, and shipping c