Guatemalan Quetzal to Canadian Dollar — exchange rate

Country of Circulation: Bank of Guatemala

Currency Code, Symbol: GTQ, Q

Denominations of coins in circulation: 1, 5, 10, 25, 50 centavos, 1 quetzal

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: 1 quetzal, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 quetzales

History: The Guatemalan quetzal (Q) is the main national currency of Guatemala. For ease, it is named GTQ in international conversion. Centavos are used as change for this currency.Every GTQ has 100 centavos. In a local slang, coins are called lenes. The Guatemalan quetzal appeared in 1925. The currency’s rate has been depending on fluctuations of the American dollar for a long time. The name itself comes from the name of a local bird known for its colorful feathers and unique appearance. Interestingly, the first currency of Guatemala was feathers of this brilliant bird – quetzal.Read More

Country of Circulation: Canada

Currency Code, Symbol: CAD, $

Denominations of coins in circulation: 5¢, 10¢, 25¢, $1, $2

Denominations of banknotes in circulation: $5, $10, $20, $50, $100

History: The Canadian dollar (symbol: CA$, code: CAD, number 124) is used for financial operations within Canada. The abbreviation of the currency used on the exchange market and in exchange offices is CAD. One Canadian dollar correlates to 100 cents.The currency was introduced in 1858. The government had used the Spanish real previously. Some types and denominations of the $ currency are not issued anymore. However, Canada officially accepts all types of currency units that have been issued since 1935. It should be mentioned that CAD is included in the list of the most traded world currencies, namely in the top ten.Read More