10 quetzales 1990 — Guatemala ( Pick: 75b )
Region:
North America
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 75b. Its denomination and year place it among documented banknotes, characterized by its brown-violet and red color scheme on a multicolor underprint.
The front side features a design from 1989, depicting the assembly session of 1872. It includes a watermark of Tecun Uman and measures 157 x 67 mm. The note was printed by Thomas de la Rue in London, and the design variation is noted as variant b, with a specific reference date of January 3, 1990.
This banknote is signed by General Miguel García Granados. The printing office details and design characteristics contribute to its catalog classification. The quetzal has been a unit of currency in Guatemala since its introduction in 1925.
The front side features a design from 1989, depicting the assembly session of 1872. It includes a watermark of Tecun Uman and measures 157 x 67 mm. The note was printed by Thomas de la Rue in London, and the design variation is noted as variant b, with a specific reference date of January 3, 1990.
This banknote is signed by General Miguel García Granados. The printing office details and design characteristics contribute to its catalog classification. The quetzal has been a unit of currency in Guatemala since its introduction in 1925.
Specifications
- Signed by
- General Miguel García Granados
- Date of issue
- 1990-01-03
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue, London
- Colour
- brown-violet and red on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 157 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 75b
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued the 10 quetzales banknote series in 1990. The series was produced by the printing office Thomas de la Rue in London. This release was part of an ongoing effort to update the currency with enhanced security features and modern designs during the late 20th century.
The front side of Pick 75b features a brown-violet and red color scheme on a multicolor underprint, depicting an assembly session from 1872. It includes a watermark of Tecun Uman, a notable historical figure. The dimensions of this banknote are 157 x 67 mm, and it is signed by General Miguel García Granados.
