050 quetzales 1998 — Guatemala ( Pick: 98 )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 050 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1998. It is cataloged under Pick number 98, providing its catalog reference within the issue. The note features a front side design with Tecun Uman depicted at the right, alongside a temple, all rendered in brown on a multicolor underprint.

This banknote is printed on paper and has an amount produced of 24,000,000. It is signed by Velásquez, Verbena, and Aguilar, and printed by De La Rue. The dimensions of the note are 156 x 68 mm.

In 1998, Guatemala implemented various economic reforms aimed at stabilizing the currency and promoting growth after years of civil conflict.

Specifications

Signed by: Velásquez/Verbena/Aguilar
Date of issue: January 9, 1998
Printing office: De La Rue
Paper: Paper
Colour: Brown on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 68 mm
Amount produced: 24,000,000
Pick catalog: 98

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued this series of banknotes in 1998. The introduction of this series was aimed at refreshing the currency with updated security features and designs reflecting national heritage. This particular note is part of a series printed by De La Rue, a well-known security printing company.

The front of the 50 quetzales banknote, Pick number 98, features a portrait of Tecun Uman on the right alongside a depiction of a temple, against a brown and multicolored underprint. This note measures 156 x 68 mm and was signed by Velásquez, Verbena, and Aguilar. A total of 24,000,000 notes were produced.