1 quetzales 1945 — Guatemala ( Pick: 14b )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 14b.
The front side features a design in deep green on a lilac and ochre underprint, depicting farm buildings and a truck at the left center, with quetzal birds positioned on both the left and right. The back design shows the Monolith of Quirigua at the center, with the printer identified as W&S. This variant is labeled as 'b,' and it is signed by the Sub-Gerente on the right.
This banknote measures 167 x 75 mm and was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom.
The front side features a design in deep green on a lilac and ochre underprint, depicting farm buildings and a truck at the left center, with quetzal birds positioned on both the left and right. The back design shows the Monolith of Quirigua at the center, with the printer identified as W&S. This variant is labeled as 'b,' and it is signed by the Sub-Gerente on the right.
This banknote measures 167 x 75 mm and was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sub-Gerente at right
- Date of issue
- 1934-1945
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Deep green on lilac and ochre underprint
- Dimensions
- 167 x 75 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 14b
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued this banknote series starting in 1945. The notes were part of a broader initiative to standardize the country's currency post-World War II. They were printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom, which was a prominent printing company known for producing secure and high-quality banknotes.
The 1 quetzal note features a front side design with farm buildings and a truck at the left center, against a deep green on lilac and ochre underprint. Quetzal birds are depicted at the left and right. The back side showcases the Monolith of Quirigua at the center. Notably, the signature title "SUB-GERENTE" appears at the right-hand position.
