5 quetzales 2010 — Guatemala ( Pick: 122a )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 2010. It is cataloged under Pick number 122a. The note features a violet and purple design on a multicolor underprint on the front, while the back depicts a classroom scene. It is printed on polymer by the Canadian Bank Note Company.
This banknote is signed by Manuel Augusto Alonzo Araujo and Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán. It measures 156 x 67 mm and showcases a color combination of purple, green, orange, red, and blue.
The chiquimula province was established in Guatemala on March 14, 1825.
This banknote is signed by Manuel Augusto Alonzo Araujo and Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán. It measures 156 x 67 mm and showcases a color combination of purple, green, orange, red, and blue.
The chiquimula province was established in Guatemala on March 14, 1825.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Manuel Augusto Alonzo Araujo, Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán
- Date of issue
- May 19, 2010
- Printing office
- Canadian Bank Note Company
- Paper
- polymer
- Colour
- purple, green, orange, red, and blue
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 122a
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued the 5 quetzales polymer banknote on May 19, 2010. This release marked the introduction of polymer substrate for this denomination, enhancing durability and security features.
The obverse features a portrait of General Justo Rufino Barrios, President from 1873 to 1885, with a quetzal bird in flight above. The reverse depicts a classroom scene, highlighting the country's emphasis on education. This note, measuring 156 x 67 mm, was printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company.
