In the footsteps of the Maya – a complete set of Quetzal coins<\/p>\n
The history of the quetzal as a currency goes back<\/p>\n
to the advanced Maya civilization,<\/p>\n
who used the tail feathers of the quetzal bird<\/p>\n
as a means of payment.<\/p>\n
This complete set of Guatemalan Quetzal coins<\/p>\n
dedicated to the history and flora of the country.<\/p>\n
The obverse features the national coat of arms.<\/p>\n
The reverse depicts the first bishop<\/p>\n
Chiapas Bartolome de las Casas (1484\u20131566),<\/p>\n
kapok tree (national tree),<\/p>\n
stele of the Mayan city of Quirigua, fighter for peace and<\/p>\n
“the most beautiful indigenous woman” Concepci\u00f3n Ramirez,<\/p>\n
white nun orchid. (national flower),<\/p>\n
as well as a stylized dove with the word “groove” (peace).<\/p>\n
– The so-called “choca” coin with a beauty queen<\/p>\n
– Tropical Plants of Central America<\/p>\n
– Coin dedicated to the end of the civil war<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":79635,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[4268,1065],"product_tag":[],"giftcard-category":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-79629","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectible","7":"product_cat-world-coin-sets","8":"pa_country-guatemala-en","9":"pa_quality-mark-uncirculated","11":"first","12":"instock","13":"taxable","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"yoast_head":"\n