10 Quetzales, Central Bank of Guatemala, Guatemala, 1929–1935 (Pick 12)

This 10 Quetzales note was issued in Guatemala by the Central Bank of Guatemala, with dates recorded from 1929–1935. It belongs to the Quetzal (1925-date) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Republic (1841-date). and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 12.

Obverse: Dark-red on yellow and green underprint. Portrait of General José Maria Orellana at left; quetzal bird at right. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE GUATEMALA / Pagará al portador á la vista / en efectivo y á la par / DIEZ QUETZALES / GUATEMALA / Acuerdo de / 24 de Diciembre de 1929.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Guatemala Pay to Bearer at sight in cash Ten Quetzals According December 24th., 1929.”.

Reverse: Dark-red print. Ornate bridge at center. Its lettering reads “BANCO CENTRAL DE GUATEMALA / 10 / DIEZ QUETZALES”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Central Bank of Guatemala 10 Ten Quetzals”. The note was printed by Waterlow & Sons Limited, United Kingdom (1810-1961). Demonetized: Yes. 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.