1 quetzales 1948 — Guatemala ( Pick: 24a )

Region: North America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 quetzal issued in Guatemala in 1948. It is cataloged under Pick number 24a.

The front design features the Palace of the Captains General on the left and the title "PRESIDENTE DEL..." at the right, accompanied by signature varieties. The back side depicts Lake Atitlan, with the printer noted as ABNC. The date is presented distinctly on the back as 15.9.1948-5.1.1954.

A total of 1,000,000 copies were produced. The paper used for this banknote is standard banknote paper.

Specifications

Signed by: Manuel Noriega Morales, Max Jiménez Pinto, José Gregorio Prem Beteta
Date of issue: 15 September 1948
Printing office: American Bank Note Company
Paper: Paper
Colour: Green
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 1,000,000
Pick catalog: 24a

About this banknote

The Banco de Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote (Pick 24a) on September 15, 1948. This series was printed by the American Bank Note Company and featured various signature combinations over its issuance period.

The front of the note displays a quetzal bird in flight above the denomination, with the Palace of the Captains General depicted on the left. The back showcases an image of Lake Atitlán. This variant, 24a, is characterized by the date alone at the right, without the "Autorización de" inscription.