5 quetzales 1978 — Guatemala ( Pick: 60c )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 60c. The note features a front side design in purple on a multicolor underprint, depicting General ies, who later became President. The reverse side showcases a classroom scene, and the watermark presents Tecun Uman.
This banknote measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on paper by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited. It was signed by Grazioso, Alpírez, and Lobos. The total amount produced is recorded at 2,500,000 pieces.
The back design indicates the note's printer and includes variant designation as c. The chiquitano series was in circulation between 1978 and 1983, with various production dates noted throughout this period.
This banknote measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on paper by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited. It was signed by Grazioso, Alpírez, and Lobos. The total amount produced is recorded at 2,500,000 pieces.
The back design indicates the note's printer and includes variant designation as c. The chiquitano series was in circulation between 1978 and 1983, with various production dates noted throughout this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Grazioso/Alpírez/Lobos
- Date of issue
- January 4, 1978
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 155 x 67 mm
- Amount produced
- 2,500,000
- Pick catalog
- 60c
About this banknote
The Banco de Guatemala issued the 5 quetzales banknote in 1978. This series was introduced to accommodate the growing economic needs of the country, with this particular note being a variant produced on January 4, 1978. The note was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, with a total of 2,500,000 units produced.
The front side of the note features a portrait of a general, rendered in purple on a multicolor underprint. The reverse side depicts a classroom scene. The watermark is of Tecun Uman. This note is identified as Pick number 60c and measures 156 x 68 mm, slightly larger than typical dimensions, which are 155 x 67 mm.
