1 Quetzal, Bank of Guatemala, Guatemala, 1948–1958 (Pick 24)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1948-1958
Issuing entity
GuatemalaThis 1 Quetzal note was issued in Guatemala by the Bank of Guatemala, with dates recorded from 1948–1958. It belongs to the Quetzal (1925-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1841-date). It measures 156 × 67 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 24.
Obverse: Dark-green on green underprint. At left, Palace of the Captains General; Quetzal bird in flight above denomination at center right. Red serial numbers. Its lettering reads “BANCO DE GUATEMALA / GUATEMALA, CENTRO AMERICA / 1 / UN QUETZAL / Palacio de los Capitanes Generales / Autorización de / 22 Enero 1958”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Guatemala Guatemala, Central America One Quetzal Palace of the Captains General Authorization of January 22th., 1958”.
Reverse: Green print. At center, Lake Atitlán. Its lettering reads “BANCO DE GUATEMALA / 1 / UN QUETZAL / LAGO DE ATITLÁN”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Guatemala One Quetzal Lake Atitlán”. The note was printed by American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date). Demonetized: 6 January 1997. Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Historical context
Details of issues : P#24a: without “Autorización de” at date vertically; title of right signature “PRESIDENTE DEL TRIBUNAL Y C. DE CTAS.”; one letter prefix P#24b: with “Autorización de” at date vertically; title of right signature “PRESIDENTE DEL TRIBUNAL Y C. DE CTAS.”; one letter prefix P#36: with “Autorización de” at date vertically; title of right signature “JEFE DE LA CONTROLADORIA DE CONTAS”; prefix and suffix
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 156 × 67 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- American Banknote Corporation (American Bank Note Company), United States (1795-date)
- Currency
- Quetzal (1925-date)
- Demonetized
- 6 January 1997
- Issuing bank
- Bank of Guatemala
Design
- Obverse
- Dark-green on green underprint. At left, Palace of the Captains General; Quetzal bird in flight above denomination at center right. Red serial numbers.
- Reverse
- Green print. At center, Lake Atitlán.
- Obverse lettering
- BANCO DE GUATEMALA / GUATEMALA, CENTRO AMERICA / 1 / UN QUETZAL / Palacio de los Capitanes Generales / Autorización de / 22 Enero 1958
- Reverse lettering
- BANCO DE GUATEMALA / 1 / UN QUETZAL / LAGO DE ATITLÁN
Identification
- Value
- 1 Quetzal
- Dates recorded
- 1948-1958
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 24
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
Recorded means a field is present, not independently verified. Read its wording, supporting source and the entry’s confidence level.
Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P24
- NumistaN# 321707
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.