1 Quetzal, Bank of Guatemala, Guatemala, 1972–1983 (Pick 59)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1972-1983
Issuing entity
GuatemalaThis 1 Quetzal note was issued in Guatemala by the Bank of Guatemala, with dates recorded from 1972–1983. 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 59.
Obverse: Green print, multicolor underprint, black serial numbers. At right, bust of General José María Orellana. To his left, Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) in flight. At left, panel from east facade of Bank of Guatemala building. Its lettering reads “Banco de Guatemala / B 0235108 P / Guatemala, Centro America / 1 / Un Quetzal / Autorizacion de / 4 Enero 1978 / General Jose Maria ORELLANA / Presidente de la republica 1921-1926 en cuyo / gobierno fue creada la moneda Quetzal / Presidente Gerente Jefe de la Contraloria de Cuentas / Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Guatemala Guatemala, Central America One Quetzal Authorization of January 4th., 1978 Gal Jose Maria Orellana President of Republic (1921-1926) during whose government the Quetzal currency was created.”.
Reverse: Green print, multicolor underpring. At center, Bank of Guatemala building showing the western facade. To left, panel from facade of building. At left, perfect register design depicting Maya goddess. In background, microprint reading "Banco de Guatemala.". Its lettering reads “Banco de Guatemala / Un / Quetzal / Edificio del Banco de Guatemala / Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Guatemala One Quetzal Bank of Guatemala building”.
The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-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.
Physical characteristics
- Size
- 156 × 67 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
- Currency
- Quetzal (1925-date)
- Demonetized
- 6 January 1997
- Issuing bank
- Bank of Guatemala
Design
- Obverse
- Green print, multicolor underprint, black serial numbers. At right, bust of General José María Orellana. To his left, Quetzal bird (Pharomachrus mocinno) in flight. At left, panel from east facade of Bank of Guatemala building.
- Reverse
- Green print, multicolor underpring. At center, Bank of Guatemala building showing the western facade. To left, panel from facade of building. At left, perfect register design depicting Maya goddess. In background, microprint reading "Banco de Guatemala."
- Obverse lettering
- Banco de Guatemala / B 0235108 P / Guatemala, Centro America / 1 / Un Quetzal / Autorizacion de / 4 Enero 1978 / General Jose Maria ORELLANA / Presidente de la republica 1921-1926 en cuyo / gobierno fue creada la moneda Quetzal / Presidente Gerente Jefe de la Contraloria de Cuentas / Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
- Reverse lettering
- Banco de Guatemala / Un / Quetzal / Edificio del Banco de Guatemala / Thomas de la Rue & Company, Limited
Identification
- Value
- 1 Quetzal
- Dates recorded
- 1972-1983
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 59
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)P59
- NumistaN# 213218
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.