Republica de Guatemala
(Republic of Guatemala)
Banco de Guatemala
(Bank of Guatemala, Est. 1945)
Currency - Quatzal (GTQ) This note was reportedly released on 10.09.2024. Unlike current circulation 1 quetzal, this commemorative note is printed on paper subtracte.
This commemorative note was issued to celebrate the country's 100 years of adopting the currency Quetzal. The currency was first introduced in 1925 when General Jose Maria Orellana Pinto was the country's president. At the time of the currency introduction, the Quetzal was at par with the US dollar until 1987. Today, the exchange rate is about 1 quetzal worth about
US$0.15+/-. Prior to 1925, the currency of Guatemala was called Peso.
It was reported that a total quantity of 25 million pieces was issued for this commemorative series.
General Manager - Vinicio Caceres
President Alvaro Gonzalez Ricci (tenure 2022-)
Date - 15 de Noviembre de 2023 (15.11.2023)
Watermarks - N/A
Dimensions - 157mm x 67.5mm
Front - The portrait of General Jose Maria Orellana Pinto (b.1872-1926). During his lifetime, he was a politician, engineer, a military man and also served as the President of Guatemala from 10.12.1921 until his death on 26.09.1926 at a very young age of 54 years old. Cause of death was not clear then and was a bit suspicious. Next to the General is the image of Tikal temple I or Yax Mutla. This ancient ruin is situated in northern Guatemala and is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This temple is also called Temple of the Great Jaguar and is believed to have been built around 732 AD. The commemorative logo is printed in the center. In the far left is the Resplendent Quetzal, Guatemala national bird, resting on a pillar. The national bird is also featured on the national flag and the country's coat of arms too.
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