5 quetzales 1958 — Guatemala ( Pick: 37a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1958. It is cataloged under Pick number 37a.
The front side design features the date 22.1.1958 and a vase known as "Vasija de Uaxactum," along with the phrase "JEFE DE..". It is identified as variant a and classified as an issued note.
This banknote showcases a purple color and was printed by the American Bank Note Company (ABNC). The dimensions of the note are currently unspecified. In 1958, Guatemala was undergoing political changes with various internal shifts leading to significant reforms.
The front side design features the date 22.1.1958 and a vase known as "Vasija de Uaxactum," along with the phrase "JEFE DE..". It is identified as variant a and classified as an issued note.
This banknote showcases a purple color and was printed by the American Bank Note Company (ABNC). The dimensions of the note are currently unspecified. In 1958, Guatemala was undergoing political changes with various internal shifts leading to significant reforms.
Specifications
- Printing office
- ABNC
- Colour
- Purple
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 37a
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued the 5 quetzales banknote (Pick 37a) on January 22, 1958, with a total of 1,000,000 notes printed. This issuance featured the addition of "Autorización de" before the date and updated the title of the right signature to "JEFE DE LA CONTROLADORIA DE CONTAS."
The obverse of the note displays a purple print with the Vase of Oaxactún on the left and a quetzal bird in flight above the denomination at the center right. The reverse features a painting depicting a clash between Spaniards and Maya. The banknote measures 156 × 67 mm and was printed by the American Bank Note Company.
