Guatemala
Our catalogue of Guatemala Banknotes.
The quetzal (locally: [keˈtsal]; code: GTQ) is the currency of Guatemala. It is named after the national bird of Guatemala, the Resplendent Quetzal. In ancient Mayan culture, the quetzal bird's tail feathers were used as currency. It is divided into 100 cents, called centavos in standard Spanish or lenes in Guatemalan slang. The plural is quetzales.
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1982 - Guatemala P58c 1/2 Quetzal banknote UNC
Guatemala 1/2 Quetzal banknote associated with 1982, catalogued as Pick P58c. This UNC example belon..
1985 - Guatemala P65 1/2 Quetzal banknote UNC
This individual banknote from Guatemala is a 1/2 Quetzal associated with 1985 in the product listing..
1987 - Guatemala P66 1 Quetzal banknote UNC
This Guatemala 1 Quetzal banknote is associated with 1987 and catalogued as Pick P66. Listed in the ..
1989 - Guatemala P72a 1/2 Quetzal banknote UNC
Guatemala 1/2 quetzal banknote associated with 1989, catalogued in the product data as Guatemala P72..
1990 - Guatemala P75b 10 Quetzales banknote UNC
This Guatemala 10 Quetzales banknote is associated with 1990 and is identified by the specific Pick ..
1990 - Guatemala P76b 20 Quetzales banknote UNC
This Guatemalan banknote is denominated 20 quetzales and is associated with 1990. It is identified a..
1991 - Guatemala P73b 1 Quetzal banknote UNC
This individual Guatemala 1 Quetzal banknote is identified as the P73b variant, with 1991 given as t..
1991 - Guatemala P74b 5 Quetzales banknote UNC
This individual banknote is a Guatemala 5 quetzales note associated with 1991 and catalogued by the ..
1992 - Guatemala P72b 1/2 Quetzal banknote UNC
This individual banknote is from Guatemala and has a denomination of 1/2 Quetzal. It is associated w..
1992 - Guatemala P73c 1 Quetzal banknote UNC
This Guatemala 1 quetzal banknote is associated with 1992 and identified in the product data by cata..
Frequently asked questions
Which periods and denominations are represented in this Guatemala banknote category?
This shop’s Guatemala catalog covers notes dated from the 1980s through the 2010s, including examples from 1982, the 1990s, the 2000s and 2011. Represented denominations are 1/2 quetzal, 1 quetzal, 5 quetzales, 10 quetzales and 20 quetzales. The selection therefore supports collecting by decade or denomination, but it should not be treated as a complete record of every Guatemalan banknote issue.
Which Pick catalog references appear among the Guatemala banknotes?
The represented Pick references range from P58c through P122b. Notable groups include P72a and P72b for 1/2 quetzal notes, P73b, P73c and P73d for 1 quetzal notes, and later references such as P106a, P109, P115a, P116, P118 and P122b. These references provide a practical way to organize the shop’s Guatemala notes beyond denomination and year.
How can I identify the correct variant of a Guatemala banknote?
Compare the denomination, listed year and full Pick reference, including any suffix letter. For example, the catalog distinguishes P72a from P72b and P73b from P73c and P73d. The suffix is therefore an important part of the identification and should not be omitted. When matching a note, use the complete product title and model reference rather than relying only on the face value or general design.
What condition terminology is used for the Guatemala notes in this catalog?
The Guatemala product titles use the grade abbreviation “UNC,” meaning the notes are presented in the catalog as uncirculated. Collectors should still identify each item by its denomination, year and complete Pick reference, since condition alone does not distinguish one issue or variant from another. For any prospective purchase, review the individual listing information and images to confirm that the specific note matches the reference and characteristics being sought.
What should a buyer compare when choosing a Guatemala banknote?
A prospective buyer should compare the denomination, year, Pick number, suffix letter and stated condition shown in the listing. This is especially useful where similar denominations have several references, such as the 1/2 quetzal notes P72a and P72b or the 1 quetzal notes P73b, P73c and P73d. Later examples can also be separated clearly by references such as P109, P115a, P116, P118 and P122b.
Are month-related variants represented among the Guatemala 1 quetzal notes?
Yes. The catalog identifies two 1992 Guatemala 1 quetzal variants with month descriptions: P73c is associated with January, while P73d is associated with February. A related 1 quetzal entry, P73b, is listed for 1991. This pattern makes the P73 group useful for collectors interested in closely identified variants. The month wording should be checked alongside the year and full Pick suffix when distinguishing these notes.