KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1 quetzales 1971 — Guatemala ( Pick: 52h )

Region: North America
Front side
1 quetzales Guatemala 1971 — Front side
Back side
1 quetzales Guatemala 1971 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 52h, which identifies it within this issue. The front design features a multicolor underprint with black and green detailing, depicting the Palace of the Atitlan. This design is part of the issue created during the years 1964-1972 and is noted as variant h: h. 6.1.1971.

The note measures 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper, showcasing a combination of green, violet, yellow, and black colors. It is signed by José Francisco Fernández Rivas, Julio Lorenzo Álvarez, and Gilardo A. Ramos Domínguez. The printing office responsible for this banknote is Waterlow & Sons Limited, London.

The 1 quetzales was one of several banknotes issued during this period in Guatemala's monetary history. The issuance of this note reflects the era's design choices and the governmental authorities in control at the time.

Specifications

Signed by
José Francisco Fernández Rivas, Julio Lorenzo Álvarez, Gilardo A. Ramos Domínguez
Date of issue
1971
Printing office
Waterlow & Sons Limited, London
Paper
paper
Colour
green, violet, yellow, and black
Dimensions
156 x 67 mm
Pick catalog
52h

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued this series of 1 quetzal banknotes in 1971. The notes were produced by Waterlow & Sons Limited, a well-known printing office in London. This particular series was introduced with signatures from José Francisco Fernández Rivas, Julio Lorenzo Álvarez, and Gilardo A. Ramos Domínguez as part of the issuance.

The front side design features an image of the Palace of the Atitlan, rendered in black and green on a multicolor underprint. This 1 quetzal note, Pick number 52h, measures 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper. The variant h is specifically dated January 6, 1971, distinguishing it from other issues.

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