1 quetzales 1986 — Guatemala ( Pick: 66 )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1986. It is cataloged under Pick number 66, identifying it within the issue. This note features a front side design showcasing a blue-green and green color scheme on a multicolor underprint, with the dates 30.12.1983 to 4.1.1989 depicted. The back side design presents the Banco de Guatemala building, with orange accents on the left and right ends.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 155 x 66 mm. It is signed by José María Orellana Pinto and produced by Giesecke & Devrient. The watermark features Tecun Uman. The amount produced is noted as very scarce.
Guatemala implemented a significant currency reform in the early 1980s, which influenced the design and issuance of banknotes during that period.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 155 x 66 mm. It is signed by José María Orellana Pinto and produced by Giesecke & Devrient. The watermark features Tecun Uman. The amount produced is noted as very scarce.
Guatemala implemented a significant currency reform in the early 1980s, which influenced the design and issuance of banknotes during that period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José María Orellana Pinto
- Date of issue
- 1986-01-03
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue-green and green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 66 mm
- Amount produced
- Very scarce
- Pick catalog
- 66
About this banknote
The Banco de Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote (Pick 66) on January 3, 1986. This series, produced between 1983 and 1989, was printed by Giesecke & Devrient in Leipzig, Germany. The quetzal currency was introduced in 1925 during the presidency of José María Orellana.
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 watermark includes the national hero Tecun Uman. This banknote was demonetized on January 6, 1997.
