Issued by the Banco de Guatemala in 2018, this 10 Quetzales banknote is part of the modern series highlighting national heroes and cultural heritage.
The obverse features a portrait of General Rafael Carrera, a key figure in Guatemalan history, along with the denomination, detailed guilloche patterns, and security features including a watermark and security thread.
The reverse depicts Mayan architecture, emphasizing Guatemala’s rich archaeological heritage, with repeating denomination patterns and fine security engraving.
Obverse
Red print, multicolor underprint, black serial numbers.
At right, General Miguel Garcia Granados.
Scripts: Braille, Latin
Lettering:
10
BANCO DE GUATEMALA
GUATEMALA, CENTRO AMERICA
10
DIEZ QUETZALES
10
GERENTE GENERAL
PRESIDENTA
GENERAL MIGUEL GARCIA GRANADOS
PRESIDENTE DE LA REPUBLICA 1871-1873 IMPULSO LA
APROBACION DE LOS PRINCIPALES CODIGOS Y LOS OTRAS LEYES EN VIGOR DURANTE CASI UN SOLO
10
Translation:
10
BANK OF GUATEMALA
GUATEMALA, CENTRAL AMERICA
10
TEN QUETZALS
10
GENERAL MANAGER (+ signature)
PRESIDENT (+ signature)
GENERAL MIGUEL GARCIA GRANADOS
PRESIDENT OF THE REPUBLIC 1871-1873 PROMOTED THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAIN CODES AND OTHER LAWS IN FORCE FOR ALMOST A SINGLE
10
Reverse
Red and blue print, multicolor underprint
At center, engraving of the National Legislative Assembly of 1892
Scripts: Latin, Maya
Lettering:
BANCO DE GUATEMALA
SESION DE LA ASAMBLEA NACIONAL
LEGISLATIVA DE 1872.
DIEZ QUETZALES
Translation:
BANK OF GUATEMALA
SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
LEGISLATIVE OF 1872.
TEN QUETZALS
Watermark
Electrotype 10, number 10 lettered and = (the Mayan number for 10).
© Worldwide collection (CC BY-NC)
Printers
Canadian Bank Note Company, Canada (1897-date)
Casa de Moneda de Chile, Chile
Oberthur Fiduciaire (Francois-Charles Oberthur Fiduciaire; FCO; Oberthur Technologies), France (1984-date)
Polish Security Printing Works (Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych S.A.), Warsaw, Poland (1919-date)
Royal Joh. Enschedé (Koninklijke Joh. Enschedé, Johan Enschede en Zonen), Haarlem, Netherlands (1703-date)
Comments
P#123 no Braille
P#123A with Braille in the watermark area:
UV activity:
P#123
P#123A with red 10s
Common reverse
© gyoschak
Features
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Guatemala (Banco de Guatemala) |
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2010-2022 |
| Value | 10 Quetzales |
| Currency | Quetzal (1925-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 68 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
