1 quetzales 1996 — Guatemala ( Pick: 97 )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1996. It is cataloged under Pick number 97. This note features a design with dark green on a green and multicolor underprint on the front side, dated 28.1.1996.

The paper note has dimensions of 156 x 67 mm and is signed by Zapata, González, and Aguilar. It was printed by Harrison & Sons Limited in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. The total amount produced is 32,000,000.

The State Bank had issued quetzal notes in various denominations in 1988, coinciding with the establishment of the quetzal as the official currency of Guatemala.

Specifications

Signed by: Zapata/González/Aguilar
Date of issue: 1996
Printing office: Harrison & Sons Limited, High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Paper: Paper
Colour: Dark green on green and multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 32,000,000
Pick catalog: 97

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote (Pick 97) on August 28, 1996, with a total of 32,000,000 notes produced. This series was printed by Harrison & Sons Limited in High Wycombe, United Kingdom. The note was demonetized on January 7, 1997.

The obverse features a portrait of General José María Orellana, who served as President of Guatemala from 1921 to 1926. The reverse depicts the Banco de Guatemala building. The note measures 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper with dark green on green and multicolor underprint.