50 quetzales 1971 — Guatemala ( Pick: 56e )
Region:
North America
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1971. It is cataloged under Pick number 56e. The front design features orange and blue colors on a multicolored underprint, depicting General J. at the center. The banknote includes a watermark with two varieties and was printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited.
The back of the note is orange. The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 67 mm. It is signed by José María Orellana, further identifying it within its issue. The variant e corresponds to the date of January 6, 1971, linking it to specific characteristics of that print.
The banknote is printed on paper. The Guatemala 50 quetzales represents a specific design used in the early 1970s, notable for its color scheme and historical context within the country’s currency.
The back of the note is orange. The dimensions of the banknote are 156 x 67 mm. It is signed by José María Orellana, further identifying it within its issue. The variant e corresponds to the date of January 6, 1971, linking it to specific characteristics of that print.
The banknote is printed on paper. The Guatemala 50 quetzales represents a specific design used in the early 1970s, notable for its color scheme and historical context within the country’s currency.
Specifications
- Signed by
- José María Orellana
- Date of issue
- January 6, 1971
- Printing office
- Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- orange and blue on multicolored underprint; back orange
- Dimensions
- 156 x 67 mm
- Pick catalog
- 56e
About this banknote
The Banco de Guatemala issued this series in 1971. This series was introduced as part of ongoing updates to the national currency, continuing the use of the quetzal as the primary denomination. The notes were printed by Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited, a notable British security printing company.
The front side of the 50 quetzales banknote features a portrait of General José María Orellana at the center, printed in orange and blue on a multicolored underprint. The watermark includes two varieties. This specific note, cataloged as Pick 56e, measures 156 x 67 mm and was officially issued on January 6, 1971.
