1 quetzales 2008 — Guatemala ( Pick: 115a )

Region: North America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 2008. It is cataloged under Pick number 115a, identifying it within the issue. The front side features General J. Orellana against a brown and tan multicolor underprint. The back side design depicts the Banco de Guatemala building.

This note is printed on polymer, measuring 156 x 68 mm. It is signed by Bonilla and Alonzo and produced at the F. C. Oberthur printing office. The recorded characteristics, including its vibrant color scheme, form part of its classification.

On December 12, 2008, the Guatemalan government introduced this polymer note to complement the existing currency.

Specifications

Signed by: Bonilla/Alonzo
Date of issue: 2008-03-12
Printing office: F. C. Oberthur
Paper: Polymer
Colour: Brown and tan on multicolor underprint
Dimensions: 156 x 68 mm
Amount produced: Not specified
Pick catalog: 115a

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 1 quetzal banknote (Pick 115a) on March 12, 2008. This series introduced polymer banknotes to enhance durability and security.

The front features a portrait of General José María Orellana, President of Guatemala from 1921 to 1926, under whose administration the quetzal currency was established. The back depicts the Banco de Guatemala building. Printed by F.C. Oberthur, the note measures 156 x 68 mm and is signed by Bonilla and Alonzo.