1 quetzales 1963 — Guatemala ( Pick: 43e )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1963. It is cataloged under Pick number 43e, which identifies it within the issue. This note's denomination and year place it among documented banknotes.

The front side features the text "JEFE DE" and other elements at the right, along with a black palace design. The note also displays a green color scheme on a multicolor underprint. This variant, labeled as e, is dated 9.1.1963.

The printing office for this banknote is ABNC, and a total of 2,000,000 notes were produced. It is signed by Arturo Galiano, José Rivas, and Luis Sánchez.

Specifications

Signed by: Arturo Galiano, José Rivas, Luis Sánchez
Date of issue: January 9, 1963
Printing office: ABNC
Colour: Green on multicolor underprint
Amount produced: 2,000,000
Pick catalog: 43e

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote (Pick 43e) on January 9, 1963, with a total production of 2,000,000 notes. This issuance was part of the ongoing series of quetzal banknotes introduced after the currency's establishment in 1925 during President José María Orellana's administration.

The obverse features the Palace of the Captains General in La Antigua, with a quetzal bird in flight above the denomination at the center right. The reverse depicts Lake Atitlán, showcasing the country's natural beauty. This note was printed by the American Bank Note Company.