1 quetzales 1956 — Guatemala ( Pick: 30 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 30. The dimensions of the note are 156 x 67 mm and it features a green color scheme.
The front side of the banknote displays the Palace of the Captains General on the left and a building at the center right, along with signatures from Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua. The back side features an image of Lake Atitlan, with printing executed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
A total of 100,000 pieces were produced. The State Bank of Guatemala was involved in producing various denominations during the 1950s.
The front side of the banknote displays the Palace of the Captains General on the left and a building at the center right, along with signatures from Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua. The back side features an image of Lake Atitlan, with printing executed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.
A total of 100,000 pieces were produced. The State Bank of Guatemala was involved in producing various denominations during the 1950s.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, Albino Paniagua
- Date of issue
- 1955-1957
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- green
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 100,000
- Pick catalog
- 30
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued this banknote series in 1956. This series was introduced following a period of currency redesign aimed at modernizing the national currency and reinforcing national identity. The 1 quetzal note was part of this effort to update banknote design and security features.
The front side of the 1 quetzal banknote features the Palace of the Captains General on the left and a central building at the right. The back side depicts Lake Atitlan, emphasizing Guatemala's renowned natural landscapes. This series was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, with a total production of 100,000 notes.
