050 quetzales 1967 — Guatemala ( Pick: 56a )

Region: North America

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 050 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1967. It is cataloged under Pick number 56a. The note features a design from 1967-1973, with orange and blue on a multicolored underprint, depicting General J. at the center. The back of the note is primarily orange. The printing was performed by TDLR (Thomas De La Rue & Co.), and the note includes watermarks of two varieties.

This banknote measures 156 x 67 mm and is signed by José Rivas, Gilberto Estrada, and Gildardo Dominguez. The design's use of multicolored underprint and intricate colors is a characteristic feature of this note.

The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.

Specifications

Signed by: José Rivas, Gilberto Estrada, Gildardo Dominguez
Date of issue: 13 January 1967
Printing office: TDLR (Thomas De La Rue & Co.)
Paper: Paper
Colour: Orange and blue on multicolored underprint; back orange
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Pick catalog: 56a

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 50 quetzales banknote on January 13, 1967, as part of its 1964-1967 series. This denomination was introduced to expand the range of available banknotes in circulation.

The obverse features a portrait of General José María Orellana at the right, with a quetzal bird in flight above the denomination at the center. The reverse depicts the Bank of Guatemala building at the center. This note, measuring 156 x 67 mm, was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co.