050 quetzales 1977 — Guatemala ( Pick: 63 )

Region: North America

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 050 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 63. The classification attributes and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes of this issue.

The front side features an orange design on a multicolor underprint, with inscriptions dated 1974, 1978, and 1981-83. The back side depicts crop workers and includes a watermark of Tecun Uman. The note is printed on paper and was produced by De La Rue in London.

This note has dimensions of 156 x 67 mm and was signed by Méndez, Mazariegos, and Sajché. A total of 280,000 pieces were produced. The State Bank of Guatemala was founded on March 16, 1945.

Specifications

Signed by: Méndez/Mazariegos/Sajché
Date of issue: 1977-Jan-05
Printing office: De La Rue, London, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Orange on multicolor underprint; orange and light-purple print
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 280,000
Pick catalog: 63

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 50 quetzales note, Pick number 63, in 1977. The series was produced by De La Rue, London, for an output of 280,000 notes to meet the country's economic activities. It was signed by officials Méndez, Mazariegos, and Sajché during this period.

The front design features an intricate orange and multicolor underprint, including specific elements like "C. O. ies." The reverse highlights a scene with crop workers and includes the watermark of Tecun Uman. The note measures 156 x 68 mm and was printed on paper, consistent with the era's banknote materials.