500 francs 1979 — Cote d'Ivoire ( Pick: 105AA )

Region: Africa

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Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 francs issued in Cote d'Ivoire in 1979. It is cataloged under Pick number 105AA. The banknote features a red and multicolored design, printed on paper, with dimensions of 133 x 73 mm. The signatures on the note are I. Amoussou and A. Fadiga, with the printing office being the Banque de France.

The design incorporates vibrant colors, highlighting the denomination.

In 1979, the Banque de France was printing banknotes for several countries, including Cote d'Ivoire.

Specifications

Signed by: I. Amoussou & A. Fadiga
Date of issue: 1979
Printing office: Banque de France
Colour: red and multicoloured
Dimensions: 133 x 73 mm
Pick catalog: 105AA

About this banknote

The Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) issued the 500 francs banknote in 1979. This series was introduced as part of the effort to unify the currency across the West African Monetary Union member states. It reflects a period of monetary cooperation in the region under the umbrella of the BCEAO.

The front side of the banknote features a portrait of a person wearing a traditional hat alongside symbolic Ivorian motifs. The reverse side depicts agricultural scenes with palm trees and typical West African cultural elements. Printed by Banque de France, the note measures 133 x 73 mm and features the signatures of I. Amoussou and A. Fadiga.