{"id":101836,"date":"2025-06-24T05:56:54","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:56:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-guatemalan-money-called\/"},"modified":"2025-06-24T05:56:54","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T05:56:54","slug":"what-is-guatemalan-money-called","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/what-is-guatemalan-money-called\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Guatemalan money called?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Guatemala, a country located in Central America, has its own unique currency. The official currency used in Guatemala is called the Guatemalan Quetzal.<\/p>\n

The Guatemalan Quetzal, often abbreviated as GTQ, is named after the national bird of Guatemala, the resplendent quetzal. The currency is subdivided into 100 centavos, with coins available in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, as well as 1 quetzal. Banknotes are issued in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, and 200 quetzales.<\/p>\n

Guatemala’s currency is regulated by the Bank of Guatemala, which is responsible for issuing and maintaining the country’s monetary policies. The Guatemalan Quetzal has fluctuated in value over the years, but it remains stable compared to other currencies in the region.<\/p>\n

The Quetzal is commonly exchanged for U.S. dollars in Guatemala, and many businesses in tourist areas will accept U.S. currency as well. It is advisable to carry a mix of Quetzals and U.S. dollars when traveling in Guatemala.<\/p>\n

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