Banco Central de Guatemala Currency & Banknote Values

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The Banco Central de Guatemala series of Guatemala in the World Currency contains 0 distinct entries. On 26 November 1924, the government created a new currency, the quetzal (named after the national bird whose tail feathers were used as currency by the ancient Mayans), on par

The Banco Central de Guatemala series of Guatemala in the World Currency contains 0 distinct entries.

On 26 November 1924, the government created a new currency, the quetzal (named after the national bird whose tail feathers were used as currency by the ancient Mayans), on par with the US dollar. The creation of a new national monetary symbol gave way to the founding of the Banco Central de Guatemala (Central Bank of Guatemala, BCG), with the exclusive right to issue banknotes throughout the country.