Centro Cívico in Ciudad de Guatemala in Guatemala Department, — Central America
The Quetzal as Guatemala's Currency
"Paladion que protege su suelo"
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 9, 2015
1. The Quetzal as Guatemala's Currency Marker
1924-1974
Unidad monetario, quetzal.
Moneda quetzal creada el 26 de noviembre de 1924 por decreto gubernativo No 872
Instituciones emisoras:
Caja reguladora 1925-1926
Banco Central de Guatemala 1926-1946
Banco de Guatemala 1946->>>
Guatemala 26 de noviembre de 1974
50th Anniversary
1924-1974
The quetzal as the national currency of Guatemala.
The quetzal currency was created on November 26, 1924 by governmental decree No. 872
Emitting organizations:
Regulating cashier 1925-1926
Central Bank of Guatemala 1926-1946
Bank of Guatemala 1946->>>
Guatemala, November 26, 1974
Erected 1974.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is November 26, 1924.
Location. 14° 37.568′ N, 90° 30.839′ W. Marker is in Ciudad de Guatemala, Guatemala (Guatemala Department). It is in Centro Cívico. It can be reached from the intersection of 7A Avenida
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Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Crédito Hipotecario Nacional (within shouting distance of this marker); Mural of the Guatemalan Nationality (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Bicentennial of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen (about 120 meters away); 50th Anniversary of the Guatemalan Social Security Institute (about 150 meters away); Juan José Arévalo Bermejo (about 150 meters away); The Guatemalan Peace Accords (about 180 meters away); Guatemalan Institute of Tourism (about 180 meters away); Mario Méndez Montenegro (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ciudad de Guatemala.
Another marker is no longer nearby. Municipal Headquarters of Guatemala City (was about 210 meters away but has been confirmed missing).
Regarding The Quetzal as Guatemala's Currency. President José Maria Orellana created the quetzal as Guatemala´s national currency in 1924. The quetzal, Guatemala's national bird, has feathers that were used as currency in pre-Columbian times. Prior to the quetzal, various currencies were in use in Guatemala, including
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, July 9, 2015
2. The Quetzal as Guatemala's Currency Marker
The Bank of Guatemala can be seen in the background.
The phrase "Paladión que protege su suelo" in the marker is a line from Guatemalas's national anthem, referring to the quetzal as being similar to the Palladium (of ancient Trojan lore) as a protector of the homeland.
Also see . . . The Guatemalan Quetzal. (Submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.)
Photographed by Banco de Guatemala, circa 1986
3. 1/2 Quetzal Note (1986 Series)
The bird depicted on the note is a quetzal. The statue depicts Tecun Uman, the last ruler of the Maya K'iche and Guatemala's national hero. One legend has him turning a quetzal bird during the Battle of El Pinar (1524), in which he was killed while battling the Spanish forces that were approaching the city of Quetzaltenango.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 857 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 10, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 3. submitted on August 10, 2015.
