5 quetzales 2011 — Guatemala ( Pick: 122b )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 2011. It is cataloged under Pick number 122b, identifying it within the issue. Its denomination, year, and catalog reference place it among documented banknotes.
The front side design features violet and purple on a multicolor underprint, with the date of 19.5.2010 depicted. The back side displays a classroom scene, printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company on polymer plastic. This note is classified as variant b, dated 11.5.2011.
The dimensions of the note are 156 x 68 mm. It is signed by Sergio Francisco Recinos Rivera and Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán. The Canadian Bank Note Company produced the note, highlighting its specific printing origin.
The front side design features violet and purple on a multicolor underprint, with the date of 19.5.2010 depicted. The back side displays a classroom scene, printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company on polymer plastic. This note is classified as variant b, dated 11.5.2011.
The dimensions of the note are 156 x 68 mm. It is signed by Sergio Francisco Recinos Rivera and Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán. The Canadian Bank Note Company produced the note, highlighting its specific printing origin.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Sergio Francisco Recinos Rivera / Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán
- Date of issue
- 2011-05-11
- Printing office
- Canadian Bank Note Company (Canada)
- Paper
- Polymer
- Colour
- Purple and cream
- Dimensions
- 156 x 68 mm
- Pick catalog
- 122b
About this banknote
The Bank of Guatemala issued the 5 quetzales banknote in 2011. This series was introduced in accordance with the resolution to update security features and improve durability. Notably, it was printed by the Canadian Bank Note Company and signed by Sergio Francisco Recinos Rivera and Edgar Baltazar Barquín Durán.
The front of the note features a violet and purple design with a multicolor underprint dated 19.5.2010. The back showcases a classroom scene, and it is printed on polymer plastic. This specific variant, Pick 122b, was released on 11.5.2011, highlighting advancements in counterfeit prevention.
