KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

50 quetzales 1992 — Guatemala ( Pick: 77c )

Region: North America
Front side
50 quetzales Guatemala 1992 — Front side
Back side
50 quetzales Guatemala 1992 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 50 quetzales issued in Guatemala in 1992. It is cataloged under Pick number 77c. The denomination, year, and catalog reference classify it among documented banknotes of this issue.

The front side design features a multicolor underprint of orange and green, with the initials "C. O." prominently displayed. The back side depicts crop workers and includes a watermark of Tecun Uman. Printing was conducted by BA International Inc. in Canada.

The dimensions of the note are 156 x 67 mm. The note was signed by Carlos O. Zachrisson, José María Orellana, Armando González Campo, and José Daniel de la Peña. A total of 10,000,000 pieces were produced.

Specifications

Signed by
Carlos O. Zachrisson, Minister of Finance; José María Orellana, President; Armando González Campo, Manager; José Daniel de la Peña, General Comptroller of Accounts
Date of issue
August 12, 1992
Printing office
BA International Inc. (British American Bank Note; British American Banknote Company Limited), Canada (1866-2012)
Paper
paper
Colour
green, orange, and red
Dimensions
156 x 67 mm
Amount produced
10,000,000
Pick catalog
77c

About this banknote

The Bank of Guatemala issued the 50 quetzales banknote (Pick 77c) on January 22, 1992. This issuance was part of a series introduced between 1989 and 1992, with the 1992 note being the final release in this series.

The obverse features a portrait of Carlos O. Zachrisson, Minister of Finance and architect of the 1923-1926 monetary and banking reform. The reverse depicts crop workers during a coffee harvest. The banknote measures 156 x 68 mm and was printed by Thomas De La Rue & Co.

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