1 quetzales 1958 — Guatemala ( Pick: 36b )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 quetzal issued in Guatemala in 1958. It is cataloged under Pick number 36b. The front side features a design from 1957-1958, rendered in dark green on a multicolor underprint, showcasing the Palace of the Captains. The reverse displays a depiction of Lake Atitlan, printed in green against a green underprint, with red serial numbers prominently featured.
This note measures 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua. The printing office is the American Banknote Corporation, located in the United States. A total of 2,000,000 pieces were produced in this issue.
The production variant b was finalized on January 22, 1958.
This note measures 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua. The printing office is the American Banknote Corporation, located in the United States. A total of 2,000,000 pieces were produced in this issue.
The production variant b was finalized on January 22, 1958.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, Albino Paniagua
- Date of issue
- 22 January 1958
- Printing office
- American Banknote Corporation, United States
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark-green on green underprint; red serial numbers; green print on reverse
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 2,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 36b
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued this series of 1 quetzal banknotes in 1958. The series was created as part of an ongoing effort to modernize the national currency and improve anti-counterfeiting measures. These notes were printed by the American Banknote Corporation and the series features prominent signatures from Gabriel Estrada, Mario Arévalo, and Albino Paniagua.
The front side of the banknote is designed with a depiction of the Palace of the Captains, set against a green and multicolor underprint. The reverse side features an illustration of Lake Atitlan. This specific note, Pick number 36b, had a production run of 2,000,000 units and measures 156 x 67 mm.
