关于 Guatemalan Quetzal
The Quetzal was introduced in 1925, replacing the Guatemalan Peso. It was pegged to the U.S. Dollar until 1987.
The currency is named after the Resplendent Quetzal, the national bird of Guatemala, whose tail feathers were used as currency by the ancient Maya.
趣味知识
Named After the National Bird
The Quetzal is named after Guatemala's beautiful national bird. In ancient Mayan culture, the bird's feathers were so prized they were used as money.
A Link to Mayan Culture
Guatemalan currency is rich with references to its Mayan heritage, including figures like Tecún Umán, the last ruler of the K'iche' Maya people.
Remittances are Key
The value of the Quetzal is significantly supported by remittances sent home from Guatemalans living abroad, especially in the United States.
历史时间线
The Quetzal is introduced.
The peg to the U.S. Dollar is removed, and the Quetzal becomes a floating currency.
面额
纸币
硬币
防伪特征
快速信息
- ISO代码
- GTQ
- 符号
- Q
- 数字代码
- 320
- 辅币单位
- Centavo (1/100)
- 发行时间
- 1925-01-01
中央银行
- 名称
- Bank of Guatemala
- 总部
- Guatemala City, Guatemala
- 成立时间
- 1926
- 现任行长
- Alvaro Gonzalez Ricci (自 2022 起)
经济数据
- 储备货币占比
- 0.0%
- 外汇交易量占比
- 0.0%
- 通胀率
- 3.41%
- 利率
- 5.00%
