Inscriptions along the rim: title of state in Spanish, the year of minting. Coat of arms in the center.

The quetzal is the currency of Guatemala. It is named after the national bird of Guatemala, the Resplendent Quetzal.

In the center - 'Peace' above stylized dove, on the right - face value. Inscriptions along the rim in Spanish: 'Firm and Lasting Peace' at the top and '29 December 1996', at the bottom.

The 29 th of Dec. 1996 marked a watershed moment in Guatemalan history.