Kneeling person with fruits on the head divides commemorative dates
Obverse lettering
BANCO DE GUATEMALA
QUETZAL
UNIDAD MONETARIA
1924-1974 (Translation: BANK OF GUATEMALA QUETZAL MONETARY UNIT 1924-1974)
Obverse script
Reverse description
Stylized Quetzal bird in flight with line pattern behind. The resplendent quetzal (Pharomachrus mocinno) is a bird in the trogon family. It is found from Chiapas, Mexico to western Panama (unlike the other quetzals of the genus Pharomachrus, which are found in South America and eastern Panama). It is well known for its colorful plumage. The resplendent quetzal plays an important role in various types of Mesoamerican mythology. It is the national bird of Guatemala, and its image is found on the country`s flag and coat of arms. It also lends its name to the country`s currency, the Guatemalan quetzal.
