5 quetzales 1990 — Guatemala ( Pick: 74a )

Region: North America

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Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1990. It is cataloged under Pick number 74a. This note features a front design from the 1990-92 period, displaying a purple tone on a multicolor underprint. The design includes J. R. Barrios positioned on the right alongside a scene.

The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 68 mm, and it is composed of paper. The signatures on the note are by Sosa, Pira, and Illescas. This banknote was produced in an amount of 3,000,000 copies. The note was printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company in Canada.

The banknote represents Guatemala's monetary issuance during the stated year. The front design variant is identified as a. 3.1.1990.

Specifications

Signed by: Sosa/Pira/Illescas
Date of issue: 1990-01-03
Printing office: Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada
Paper: Paper
Colour: Purple and cream
Dimensions: 156 x 68 mm
Amount produced: 3,000,000
Pick catalog: 74a

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 5 quetzales banknote (Pick 74a) on January 3, 1990. This series was printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company, with a total production of 3,000,000 notes.

The obverse features a portrait of Justo Rufino Barrios on the right side and a quetzal bird at the upper center. The reverse depicts a classroom scene. The banknote measures 156 x 68 mm and was demonetized on January 6, 1997.