Guatemalan quetzal dollar, it was pegged to the French franc as well, since the quetzal utilized the gold standard. In 1925, coins in denominations of 1, 5, 10 centavos, , and 1 quetzal were introduced, although the majority of the 1 quetzal coins were withdrawn from circulation and melted. and 2 centavos coins were added in 1932. Until 1965, coins of 5 centavos and above were minted in 72% silver. and 1 quetzal coins were reintroduced in 1998 and 1999, respectively. Coins currently in circulation are: The first banknotes were issued by the Central Bank of Guatemala in denominations of 1, 2,
Golden-headed quetzal Golden-headed quetzal The golden-headed quetzal ("Pharomachrus auriceps)" is a strikingly coloured bird in the genus "Pharomachrus"; it is also referred to as "Trogon auriceps". It is found in moist mid-elevation forests from eastern Panama to northern Bolivia. The golden-headed quetzal is known for its iridescent green colour, which it shares with other quetzals, and its distinctive golden head. The female of the species is less brightly coloured, displaying more brown tones than the male. The golden-headed quetzal’s diet consists mainly of fruit, and occasionally insects. It is generally a solitary and quiet bird unless it is breeding season, when the