Guatemala Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Guatemala is a fascinating journey through the country's economic and cultural evolution. From its earliest issues to today's banknotes, Guatemala's notafilia reflects the rich heritage and historical changes of this Central American nation.

Current banknotes in circulation

Guatemala currently uses the quetzal as its official currency. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 1, 5, 10, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 200 quetzales. Each banknote features designs that honor Guatemalan culture and history, such as the portrait of Fray Bartolomé de las Casas on the 5 quetzal bill or the image of Tikal National Park on the 10 quetzal note. The Banco de Guatemala is responsible for the issuance and control of these banknotes, which have advanced security measures.

Historical banknotes and relevant milestones

The first Guatemalan banknotes were issued in 1873 by the Banco Nacional de Guatemala. An important milestone was the introduction of the quetzal in 1925, replacing the peso. During the 20th century, Guatemala experienced several changes in its banknotes, including the emergency issuance during the 1944 Revolution. In 1946, the Banco de Guatemala was created, marking a new era in banknote issuance. The designs have evolved over the years, always reflecting the national identity and cultural heritage of the country.

Country	Guatemala
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Coin	Quetzal (GTQ)
1€	7,96Q
Continent	America Centro
Capital city	Guatemala City
ISO2	GT
ISO3	GTM
Catalogued banknotes	199

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