Banknotes of the Banco de Guatemala since 1949

Ponterio sale 155, lot 8546

photo courtesy Ponterio and Associates

half quetzal

This specimen was lot 6794 in Ponterio sale 155 (Baltimore, November 2010), where it sold for $184. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GUATEMALA. 1/2 Quetzal, 18.2.1959. P-41. Although not an entirely scarce note, this piece shows with a lovely two digit serial number of M0000010. Choice Uncirculated." Low serial number notes such as this one were generally set aside for insiders and did not circulate. It seems likely that this note was consigned by a descendant of one of the bank directors.

one quetzal

1990 quetzal note

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2006 quetzal note

five quetzales

Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 70400

1968 5 quetzales

This specimen was lot 70400 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2020), where it sold for $105. The catalog description noted, "Banco de Guatemala. 5 Quetzales, 1968. P-53e. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64."

2006 5 quetzales note

ten quetzales

1990 10 quetzales note

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2006 10 quetzales note

1946 twenty quetzales

Stack's Bowers 2013 NYINC sale, lot 3283

1946 20 quetzales

This specimen was lot 3283 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $1,116.25. The catalog description noted, "GUATEMALA. Banco Central de Guatemala. 20 Quetzales, 12.8.1946. P-22. A deeply inked note which shows with great detail and appeal for a circulated item. Without problems and seldom offered."

1948 twenty quetzales

Stack's Bowers 2020 ANA sale, lot 30180

1948 20 quetzales

This specimen was lot 70400 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2020), where it sold for $660. The catalog description noted, "GUATEMALA. Banco de Guatemala. 20 Quetzales, 1948-54. P-27. PMG Gem Uncirculated 66 EPQ. Printed by ABNC. Rare black printed date of "15 September 1948" at right end. Cool blue ink is seen on the face and reverse of this 20 Quetzales note. PMG has graded thirteen of this pick number, with this being the second finest graded by their grading service according to their population report."

1990 twenty quetzales

1990 20 quetzales note

2006 twenty quetzales

2006 20 quetzales note

fifty quetzales

2006 50 quetzales note

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2001 50 quetzales note

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1992 50 quetzales note

Catalog reference: Pick 84.

1968 50 quetzales note

The catalog notes this issue as scarce, even in low grade, likely because of its high face value at the time of issue.

one hundred quetzales

Stack's Bowers 2020 NYINC sale, lot 30267

1948 100 quetzales

This specimen was lot 70400 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $1,080. The catalog description noted, "GUATEMALA. Banco de Guatemala. 100 Quetzales, 1948. P-28a. Low Serial Number. PMG Choice About Uncirculated 58 EPQ. Printed by ABNC. A tougher 1948 date found on this 100 Quetzales with a low serial number of 43. Just a small hint of circulation on fully original paper."

1968 100 quetzales note

Stack's Bowers 2021 ANA sale, lot 30210

This specimen was lot 30210 in Stack's Bowers 2021 ANA sale, where it sold for $384. The catalog description noted, "GUATEMALA. Banco de Guatemala. 100 Quetzales, 1968. P-57c. PMG Choice Uncirculated 64. Printed by Waterlow and Sons. A difficult to find key 1951 date free of any holder comments by PMG."

1990 100 quetzales note

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1992 100 quetzales note

. Catalog reference: Pick 56.

Source:

^[1]Ponterio, Richard, and Kent Ponterio, The November 2010 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Bowers and Merena, 2010.
Cuhaj, George S. (ed.), Standard Catalog of World Paper Money, Modern Issues 1961-Date, Volume 3, 10th Ed. Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2004.

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