050 quetzales 1969 — Guatemala ( Pick: 56c )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1969. It is cataloged under Pick number 56c, which identifies it within the issue. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes of this type.

The front design features orange and blue colors on a multicolor underprint, with General J. centered. The watermark exists in two varieties. The banknote was printed by De La Rue, and the dimensions are 156 x 67 mm. It is signed by José Rivas, Mario Valencia, and Federico Padilla.

A total of 60,000 copies of this note were produced. This banknote belongs to a design series that was in use from 1967 to 1973.

Specifications

Signed by: José Rivas, Mario Valencia, Federico Padilla
Date of issue: January 3, 1969
Printing office: De La Rue
Paper: Paper
Colour: Orange and blue on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 60,000
Pick catalog: 56c

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 50 quetzales banknote series in 1969, with this variant noted as Pick 56c. This series was introduced during a period when the bank regularly updated its currency to accommodate economic and security needs, with this particular note printed by De La Rue.

The banknote features a central portrait of General José María Orellana, distinguished by its orange and blue colors on a multicolor underprint. Measuring 156 x 67 mm, it includes signatures from José Rivas, Mario Valencia, and Federico Padilla. A total of 60,000 notes were produced, and it contains two watermark varieties.