5 quetzales 1977 — Guatemala ( Pick: 60b )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1977. It is cataloged under Pick number 60b. The dimensions of the note are 156 x 67 mm, and it is printed on paper.
The front side features a design from 1969-83, displaying purple on a multicolor underprint with a depiction of General (later President) ies. The back side showcases a classroom scene, includes a watermark of Tecun Uman, and was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.
This banknote is signed by Augusto Contreras Godoy and Manuel Méndez Escobar. The amount produced is not specified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
The front side features a design from 1969-83, displaying purple on a multicolor underprint with a depiction of General (later President) ies. The back side showcases a classroom scene, includes a watermark of Tecun Uman, and was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.
This banknote is signed by Augusto Contreras Godoy and Manuel Méndez Escobar. The amount produced is not specified. The chervonets series was demonetized on December 29, 1947.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Augusto Contreras Godoy, Manuel Méndez Escobar
- Date of issue
- 5 January 1977, 20 April 1977
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 60b
About this banknote
The Banco de Guatemala issued the 5 quetzales banknote in 1977. This series featured banknotes printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, a renowned printing office. The 1977 issuance occurred as part of the ongoing circulation of banknotes to update and maintain the country's currency supply.
The front side of this banknote features a purple color on a multicolor underprint along with signatures from Augusto Contreras Godoy and Manuel Méndez Escobar. The back side depicts a classroom scene, and the watermark displays Tecun Uman. This note is identified as Pick number 60b, with dimensions of 156 x 67 mm.
