5 quetzales 1993 — Guatemala ( Pick: 88a )

Region: North America

Front side

Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1993. It is cataloged under Pick number 88a.

The front side features a multicolor design with a purple hue on a green underprint, depicting J. R. Barrios on the right. The back displays the value of 5 in orange. This note measures 155 x 67 mm and is printed on paper by the Canadian Bank Note Company.

A total of 8,600,000 notes were produced, and the note is signed by Zapata, González, and Maza.

Specifications

Signed by: Zapata/González/Maza
Date of issue: 27 October 1993
Printing office: Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada
Paper: Paper
Colour: Multicolor with dark green on green underprint
Dimensions: 155 x 67 mm
Amount produced: 8,600,000
Pick catalog: 88a

About this banknote

The issuing authority for the 5 quetzales banknote (Pick 88a) is the Bank of Guatemala. This series was issued in 1993. The introduction of this note was part of a regular update to enhance security features and design characteristics, ensuring better public utility and recognition.

The front side of this banknote features a portrait of Justo Rufino Barrios, with a purple hue on a multicolor underprint, and the denomination in orange on the back. It was printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada, with a total production of 8,600,000 notes.