050 quetzales 1956 — Guatemala ( Pick: 29 )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 050 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 29, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.

The front side features a building on the right and the Hermitage of Cerro del Carmen on the left, presented in brown on multicolor print. The note includes signature varieties from Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua. It was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, and the dimensions of the note are 156 x 67 mm.

A total of 3,500,000 pieces of this denomination were produced.

Specifications

Signed by: Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, Albino Paniagua
Date of issue: 1955-1957
Printing office: Waterlow & Sons Limited
Colour: brown on multicolor print
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 3,500,000
Pick catalog: 29

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 50 quetzales banknote in 1956. This series was part of a broader effort to modernize the national currency. The notes were printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, a prominent security printing firm known for producing high-quality banknotes.

The front side of the note features the Hermitage of Cerro del Carmen on the left and a building on the right, showcasing architectural elements. It measures 156 x 67 mm and is colored brown on a multicolor print. Three signature varieties exist, signed by Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua. A total of 3,500,000 notes were produced.