050 quetzales 1952 — Guatemala ( Pick: 23 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 050 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1952. It is cataloged under Pick number 23. This note is classified within a group of banknotes from this issue.
The front side features the denomination prominently, with the signature title "PRESIDENTE DEL..." positioned on the right. The Hermitage of Cerro del Carmen appears on the left, accompanied by signature varieties. The back side depicts two Guatemalans and includes the printer’s initials "ABNC".
This note is printed in black on a multicolor underprint, with dimensions of 156 x 67 mm. It was produced by the American Banknote Corporation, with a total of 1,000,000 pieces issued.
The front side features the denomination prominently, with the signature title "PRESIDENTE DEL..." positioned on the right. The Hermitage of Cerro del Carmen appears on the left, accompanied by signature varieties. The back side depicts two Guatemalans and includes the printer’s initials "ABNC".
This note is printed in black on a multicolor underprint, with dimensions of 156 x 67 mm. It was produced by the American Banknote Corporation, with a total of 1,000,000 pieces issued.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manuel Morales, Max Pinto, José Gregorio
- Date of issue
- September 15, 1948
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Black on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 23
About this banknote
The "Banco de Guatemala" issued the 050 quetzales banknote in 1952. This series was introduced to standardize the currency amidst post-war economic adjustments. The print run was managed by the American Banknote Corporation, reflecting the period's reliance on international expertise for currency production.
The front side of the banknote features the denomination prominently, accompanied by the signature title "PRESIDENTE DEL..." on the right. The Hermitage of Cerro del Carmen is depicted on the left, accompanied by signature varieties. The reverse features two Guatemalans. Notably, one million of these banknotes were produced, and they were printed on paper with dimensions of 156 x 67 mm.
