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[[Image:Guatemala 1959 medio quetzal obv Ponterio 155-8546.jpg|600px|thumb|Ponterio sale 155, lot 8546]] | [[Image:Guatemala 1959 medio quetzal obv Ponterio 155-8546.jpg|600px|thumb|Ponterio sale 155, lot 8546]] | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 1959 medio quetzal rev Ponterio 155-8546.jpg|600px|thumb|photo courtesy Ponterio and Associates]] | [[Image:Guatemala 1959 medio quetzal rev Ponterio 155-8546.jpg|600px|thumb|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<sup>[1]</sup> 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. | This specimen was lot 6794 in Ponterio sale 155 (Baltimore, November 2010), where it sold for $184. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> 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. | ||
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[[Image:Guatemala 2006 quetzal rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 quetzal note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 quetzal rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 quetzal note]] | ||
=== five quetzales === | === five quetzales === | ||
| − | [[Image:SB1020-70400o.jpg|800px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 70400] | + | [[Image:SB1020-70400o.jpg|800px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale, lot 70400]] |
[[Image:SB1020-70400r.jpg|800px|thumb|1968 5 quetzales]] | [[Image:SB1020-70400r.jpg|800px|thumb|1968 5 quetzales]] | ||
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[[Image:Guatemala 2006 5 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 5 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 5 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 5 quetzales note]] | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 2006 5 quetzales rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 5 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 5 quetzales rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 5 quetzales note]] | ||
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=== ten quetzales === | === ten quetzales === | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 1990 10 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|1990 10 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 1990 10 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|1990 10 quetzales note]] | ||
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[[Image:Guatemala 2006 10 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 10 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 10 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 10 quetzales note]] | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 2006 10 quetzales rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 10 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 10 quetzales rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 10 quetzales note]] | ||
| − | === twenty quetzales === | + | === 1946 twenty quetzales === |
| + | [[Image:SB113-3283o.jpg|600px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2013 NYINC sale, lot 3283]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SB113-3283r.jpg|600px|thumb|1946 20 quetzales]] | ||
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| + | 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." | ||
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| + | === 1948 twenty quetzales === | ||
| + | [[Image:SB820-30180o.jpg|600px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2020 ANA sale, lot 30180]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SB820-30180r.jpg|600px|thumb|1948 20 quetzales]] | ||
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| + | 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." | ||
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| + | === 1990 twenty quetzales === | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 1990 20 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|1990 20 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 1990 20 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|1990 20 quetzales note]] | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 1990 20 quetzales rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|1990 20 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 1990 20 quetzales rev RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|1990 20 quetzales note]] | ||
| − | + | === 2006 twenty quetzales === | |
[[Image:Guatemala 2006 20 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 20 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 20 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 20 quetzales note]] | ||
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=== fifty quetzales === | === fifty quetzales === | ||
[[Image:Guatemala 2006 50 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 50 quetzales note]] | [[Image:Guatemala 2006 50 quetzales obv RV 220.jpg|600px|thumb|2006 50 quetzales note]] | ||
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The catalog notes this issue as scarce, even in low grade, likely because of its high face value at the time of issue. | 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 === | === one hundred quetzales === | ||
| + | [[Image:SB120-30267o.jpg|600px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2020 NYINC sale, lot 30267]] | ||
| + | [[Image:SB120-30267r.jpg|600px|thumb|1948 100 quetzales]] | ||
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| + | 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." | ||
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[[Image:SB821-30210o.jpg|600px|thumb|1968 100 quetzales note]] | [[Image:SB821-30210o.jpg|600px|thumb|1968 100 quetzales note]] | ||
[[Image:SB821-30210r.jpg|600px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2021 ANA sale, lot 30210]] | [[Image:SB821-30210r.jpg|600px|thumb|Stack's Bowers 2021 ANA sale, lot 30210]] | ||
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* [[Coins and currency dated 1992]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 1992]] | ||
* [[Coins and currency dated 2006]] | * [[Coins and currency dated 2006]] | ||
| + | * return to [[Currency of Guatemala]] | ||
''This currency article is a stub. You can help CoinVarieties Wiki by expanding it.'' | ''This currency article is a stub. You can help CoinVarieties Wiki by expanding it.'' | ||
| − | [[Category:Selections from Ponterio sale 155]] | + | [[Category:Selections from Ponterio sale 155]][[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale]][[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2020 NYINC sale]][[Category:Selections from the Stack's Bowers 2021 ANA sale]] |
Latest revision as of 07:40, 10 August 2022
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
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five 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."
ten quetzales
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1946 twenty 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
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
2006 twenty quetzales
fifty quetzales
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Catalog reference: Pick 84.
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
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."
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."
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. Catalog reference: Pick 56.
- [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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