The quetzal (locally [keˈtsal]; code: GTQ) is the currency of Guatemala, named after the national bird of Guatemala, the resplendent quetzal. In ancient Mayan culture, the quetzal bird's tail feathers were used as currency. It is divided into 100 centavos, or len (plural lenes) in Guatemalan slang. The plural is quetzales.

2022年3月30日 · The colorful tropical bird revered by the Mayans and once used as money decorates Guatemala's modern currency, the Quetzal. Here's what you need to know

6 interesting facts about Guatemalan money. 1. The quetzal is named for a symbolic bird. Guatemala currency takes its name from the resplendent quetzal bird. This national bird of Guatemala has colorful feathers and a central role in Guatemala’s mythos.

2022年9月8日 · What Is the Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ)? GTQ is the foreign exchange abbreviation for the Guatemalan quetzal. It is the official currency of Guatemala and is subdivided into 100 centavos.

2024年7月19日 · In 1925, Guatemala introduced its own national currency, the Guatemalan Quetzal, to commemorate its rich heritage and assert its independence. The Quetzal bird features prominently on the currency’s design, serving tribute to their heritage and their national bird.

2024年2月27日 · The Guatemalan quetzal was introduced in 1925 by President José María Orellana, whose image is on the one-quetzal bill. It replaced the Guatemalan peso at a rate of 60 pesos to 1 quetzal and was equal to the U.S. dollar until 1987.

How to convert Guatemalan quetzals to US dollars. 1 Input your amount. Simply type in the box how much you want to convert. 2 Choose your currencies. Click on the dropdown to select GTQ in the first dropdown as the currency that you want to convert and USD in the second drop down as the currency you want to convert to. 3 That’s it

2024年10月20日 · The Guatemalan Quetzal is denoted by the symbol “Q” and at the time of writing, the exchange rate hovers around 7-8 Quetzals per US dollar, but keep in mind that exchange rates can fluctuate. There are many ways to convert your dollars to Quetzales but not all of them are good.