050 quetzales 1985 — Guatemala ( Pick: 70 )

Region: North America

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 050 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1985. It is cataloged under Pick number 70. The front design includes an inscription dated from December 30, 1983, to January 7, 1987, featuring colors of orange and yellow-orange on a multicolor background. The reverse side depicts crop workers and includes a watermark of Tecun Uman.

The banknote measures 156 x 68 mm and is printed on paper by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. It is signed by Álvarez, Quinto, and Girón. A total of 700,000 pieces were produced of this specific denomination.

At the time of issue, Guatemala was introducing various new banknotes, which included significant design elements reflecting cultural themes.

Specifications

Signed by: Álvarez/Quinto/Girón
Date of issue: 1985-01-09
Printing office: Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig, Germany
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green and brown
Dimensions: 156 x 68 mm
Amount produced: 700,000
Pick catalog: 70

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 50 quetzales banknote (Pick number 70) on January 9, 1985, with a total of 700,000 notes produced. This issuance was part of a series introduced between 1983 and 1987, with the first release dated December 30, 1983.

The obverse features a portrait of Carlos O. Zachrisson, who served as Guatemala's Minister of Finance from 1923 to 1926, positioned to the right. A flying quetzal bird is depicted at the upper center. The reverse illustrates workers harvesting coffee berries from trees. The banknote measures 156 x 68 mm and was printed by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany.