500 francs 1980 — Cote d'Ivoire ( Pick: 105AB )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 francs issued in Cote d'Ivoire in 1980. It is cataloged under Pick number 105AB.
The note features a design that prominently incorporates shades of brown and red. The front side of the banknote displays significant designs, although specific visual details are not mentioned.
The note is signed by Leonard Kalmogo and Abdoulaye Fadiga, and it was printed by the Banque de France in Paris, France. The State of Cote d'Ivoire adopted a new currency system on January 1, 1980, transitioning from the West African CFA franc to the franc.
The note features a design that prominently incorporates shades of brown and red. The front side of the banknote displays significant designs, although specific visual details are not mentioned.
The note is signed by Leonard Kalmogo and Abdoulaye Fadiga, and it was printed by the Banque de France in Paris, France. The State of Cote d'Ivoire adopted a new currency system on January 1, 1980, transitioning from the West African CFA franc to the franc.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Leonard Kalmogo & Abdoulaye Fadiga
- Date of issue
- 1980
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- Brown and red
- Pick catalog
- 105AB
About this banknote
The Central Bank of West African States (Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest) issued this 500 francs banknote in 1980. This series was part of regular issues to facilitate trade and economy within the member countries of the West African Monetary Union. It was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
The front side of the banknote features traditional agricultural motifs with detailed imagery, including cattle and a person wearing a hat. The back side includes palm trees and a culturally significant mask. The note is identifiable by the signatures of Leonard Kalmogo and Abdoulaye Fadiga, providing authenticity.
