1 quetzales 1976 — Guatemala ( Pick: 59 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1976. It is cataloged under Pick number 59, which identifies it within documented banknotes. Its denomination and year place it within a defined group of banknotes.
The front side design features the de Guatemala building. The banknote is printed by Thomas de la Rue, London, and measures 156 x 67 mm. It includes signatures from Augusto Contreras Godoy and Manuel Méndez Escobar.
The primary color scheme is green on a multicolor underprint. The printing dates associated with this design include January 5, 1972, January 5, 1973, and January 7, 1976.
The front side design features the de Guatemala building. The banknote is printed by Thomas de la Rue, London, and measures 156 x 67 mm. It includes signatures from Augusto Contreras Godoy and Manuel Méndez Escobar.
The primary color scheme is green on a multicolor underprint. The printing dates associated with this design include January 5, 1972, January 5, 1973, and January 7, 1976.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Augusto Contreras Godoy, Manuel Méndez Escobar
- Date of issue
- 1972-1983
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue, London
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 59
About this banknote
The Banco de Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote (Pick 59) in 1976, as part of a series produced between 1972 and 1983. This series was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, London.
The obverse features a portrait of General José María Orellana on the right and a quetzal bird at the upper center. The reverse depicts the Banco de Guatemala building. The banknote measures 156 x 67 mm and is printed in green on a multicolor underprint.
