KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 quetzales 1959 — Guatemala ( Pick: 43a )

Region: North America
Front side
1 quetzales Guatemala 1959 — Front side
Back side
1 quetzales Guatemala 1959 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1959. It is cataloged under Pick number 43a, which identifies it within the documented issues of this banknote.

The front side features "JEFE DE" and other inscriptions at the right, alongside a depiction of a black palace. The colors are red and brown on a multicolor underprint. This note measures 156 x 67 mm.

A total of 300,000 units were produced at Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom. The note is signed by Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, and Albino Paniagua.

Specifications

Signed by
Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, Albino Paniagua
Date of issue
February 18, 1959
Printing office
Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom
Colour
Red and brown on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
156 x 67 mm
Amount produced
300,000
Pick catalog
43a

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote in 1959. This series was introduced under the signatures of Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, and Albino Paniagua. It was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited in the United Kingdom and marked the economic activities occurring in that period.

The front side of the note features a black palace with the inscriptions of "JEFE DE" at the right. It's printed in red and brown on a multicolor underprint, measuring 156 x 67 mm. This specific note, Pick number 43a, was part of a production run of 300,000 pieces, dated February 18, 1959.

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