10 quetzales 1960 — Guatemala ( Pick: 47b )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 47b, which identifies it within the issue. The note features a front design labeled "JEFE DE" and is classified as variant b, dated January 13, 1960.
This banknote displays a color scheme of red and brown on a multicolor underprint. It measures 156 x 67 mm and is signed by Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, and Albino Paniagua. The printing office responsible for its production is Waterlow & Sons Limited.
A total of 100,000 pieces were produced. The chiquimula branch of the Bank of Guatemala issued notes in denominations that complied with the monetary conditions of the period surrounding its release.
This banknote displays a color scheme of red and brown on a multicolor underprint. It measures 156 x 67 mm and is signed by Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, and Albino Paniagua. The printing office responsible for its production is Waterlow & Sons Limited.
A total of 100,000 pieces were produced. The chiquimula branch of the Bank of Guatemala issued notes in denominations that complied with the monetary conditions of the period surrounding its release.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, Albino Paniagua
- Date of issue
- February 18, 1959
- Printing office
- Waterlow & Sons Limited
- Colour
- Red and brown on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 100,000
- Pick catalog
- 47b
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued the 10 quetzales banknote (Pick 47b) on January 13, 1960, as part of a series authorized on February 18, 1959. This series was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, London, and featured the signatures of Gustavo Porras, José Rivas, and Albino Paniagua.
The obverse of the banknote displays a round stone carving known as the Ara de Tikal on the right and a quetzal bird in flight above the denomination at the center. The reverse illustrates the founding of Antigua Guatemala, depicting clergy, conquistadors, Pedro de Alvarado, and a kneeling native. This note measures 156 x 67 mm and was produced in a quantity of 100,000.
