He Bank of Guatemala (Banguat) announced the issuance of its first series of commemorative coins 2026a collection dedicated to five outstanding artists linked to the Guatemala City Civic Center.
The series pays tribute to:
- Guillermo Grajeda Mena: Presents his effigy next to the stylized indigenous figure of his work The Conquesthighlighting his legacy in the mural art of the Civic Center.
- Roberto González Goyri: Includes his portrait and a fragment of the mural The Handwhich symbolizes the achievements of the Mayan culture in the IGSS building.
- Carlos Merida: Shows his effigy and a representation of his work Social Securityreflecting its influence on modern Guatemalan art.
- Efraín Recinos: It integrates his portrait and a detail of the National Mortgage Credit mural, highlighting his artistic and architectural contribution.
- Dagoberto Vásquez Castañeda: Presents his effigy next to the work rain collectorfrom the mural of the Bank of Guatemala, a symbol of its sculptural legacy.
Although each piece has a face value of Q1the Banguat clarified that these coins are commemorative They are not legal tendersince its purpose is exclusively collectable.
Quantity and presentation of coins
Álvaro González Ricci, president of the Bank of Guatemala, explains that, for the issuance of the collection coins 2026he Bank of Guatemala continues working with the minting house Mincovňa Kremnica, štátny podnikfrom Slovakia
The issue contemplates:
- 2 thousand cases collectible, each with five coins (one per artist).
- 500 individual coins by each artist, available separately.
“The Bank of Guatemala has worked for more than 17 years with the minting house Mincovňa Kremnica, štátny podnik, from Slovakia. In 2025, this company was contracted again for the minting, manufacturing and supply of Q1.00 and Q0.25 coins, after presenting the most favorable economic offer for the interests of the institution”
Álvaro González Ricci.
Case and individual prices
He Banguat announced the official prices of the collection of commemorative coins 2026a limited edition aimed at collectors and the public interested in numismatic pieces.
Costs vary depending on the presentation, whether in a complete case or per unit.
- Price of the complete case: Q2 thousand.
- Price per individual coin: Q450
Sale dates and availability
The commemorative coins 2026 will be available for sale from May 25 to 29.
He Banguat It has also reported that pre-sale channels and payment methods have not yet been defined; However, it is expected that in the coming days a official pre-sale through its institutional channels.
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Technical characteristics of the coins
The pieces have specifications designed for collection:
- Diameter: 33 millimeters
- Alloy: silver (925 thousandths) and copper (75 thousandths)
- Listel: dotted on the front and plain on the back
In it obverse is included National Coat of Arms of Guatemala next to the year of minting 2026.
According to the institution, the commemorative coins Previous ones usually sell out quickly due to the interest of fans of the numismaticsso high demand is expected in this new issue.