10 quetzales 1954 — Guatemala ( Pick: 26a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1954. It is cataloged under Pick number 26a. The note is recorded with dimensions of 156 x 67 mm and is printed on paper.
The front side features the title signature "PRESIDENTE DEL..." at the right and depicts a round stone carving known as the Ara de Tikal at the left. The back displays the founding of old Guatemala and indicates a date range from September 15, 1948, to January 5, 1954. It was printed by ABNC with signature varieties by Manuel Morales, Max Pinto, and José Gregorio.
A total of 100,000 pieces were produced. The banknote is distinguished by its red color on an orange underprint. The classification of this note is linked to its specified cataloging under Pick number 26a, contributing to its documentation.
The front side features the title signature "PRESIDENTE DEL..." at the right and depicts a round stone carving known as the Ara de Tikal at the left. The back displays the founding of old Guatemala and indicates a date range from September 15, 1948, to January 5, 1954. It was printed by ABNC with signature varieties by Manuel Morales, Max Pinto, and José Gregorio.
A total of 100,000 pieces were produced. The banknote is distinguished by its red color on an orange underprint. The classification of this note is linked to its specified cataloging under Pick number 26a, contributing to its documentation.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manuel Morales, Max Pinto, José Gregorio
- Date of issue
- September 15, 1948
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red on orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 100,000
- Pick catalog
- 26a
About this banknote
The Banco de Guatemala issued the 10 quetzales banknote (Pick 26a) on January 5, 1954, as part of a series initiated in 1948. This series was introduced following the establishment of the Banco de Guatemala in 1946, which took over the issuance of the national currency from the Banco Central de Guatemala.
The obverse features a round stone carving known as the Ara de Tikal on the left and a quetzal bird in flight above the denomination at the center right. The reverse depicts a scene representing the founding of Antigua Guatemala. This note, measuring 156 x 67 mm, was printed by the American Bank Note Company and had a total production of 100,000 units.
