1990 Guatemala Un Centavo Copper Plated Coin

1990 GUATEMALA UN CENTAVO COPPER PLATED COIN 1990 Guatemala Un Centavo Copper-Plated Steel Coin This 1990 Guatemala Un Centavo is a distinctive copper-plated steel circulation coin featuring the portrait of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas on the reverse. The obverse displays the national coat of arms of Guatemala, which includes the quetzal bird, crossed rifles, and swords, along with the date 1990. This specific issue is known as KM# 275.3 and was minted during a transitional period for Guatemalan currency materials. The coin is presented in a protective 2x2 cardboard flip holder, which has been hand-labeled with the country, year, and Krause catalog number for easy identification and collection organization. Its copper plating gives it a classic appearance similar to older bronze issues while maintaining a magnetic steel core. 1990 Guatemala Un Centavo Copper-Plated Steel Coin KM# 275.3 Fray Bartolomé de las Casas Condition: The coin appears to be in circulated condition with visible toning and surface wear across both the obverse and reverse. The copper plating shows darkening and oxidation, typical for this steel-core issue. The strike type is a standard business strike. The metal content is copper-plated steel. The obverse features the Guatemalan coat of arms with the date 1990, while the reverse depicts the portrait of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, a 16th-century Spanish landowner who became a friar and social reformer known as the Protector of the Indians. No professional grading is provided. The mint is not explicitly marked but this series was historically produced by various mints including the Casa de Moneda de México for Guatemala. Guatemala, coin, 1990, un centavo, Fray Bartolomé de las Casas, numismatics, currency, coin collection, Latin America, 2x2 cardboard flip, coat of arms, República de Guatemala, collectible, brass-plated steel, KM# 275.3 Guatemala 1990 coin, Un Centavo Guatemala, Bartolome de las Casas coin, collectible world coins, numismatics Guatemala, 1990 1 centavo, rare Guatemalan currency, Republica de Guatemala coin, coin collecting hobby, vintage Central American 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