500 francs 1989 — Cote d'Ivoire ( Pick: 106AI )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Cote d'Ivoire, dated 1989, carries a denomination of 500 francs. It features a color scheme of green and purple.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 106AI. Its denomination and year group it within documented banknotes of the period.
The note is cataloged under Pick number 106AI. Its denomination and year group it within documented banknotes of the period.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and purple
- Pick catalog
- 106AI
About this banknote
The Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) issued this 500 francs note in 1989 as part of its broader plan to introduce new currency designs within the West African Monetary Union. The 1989 issue was aimed at updating security features and reflecting regional identities in the currency.
The front side of the note features an image of a farmer with cattle, symbolizing agriculture, a key sector in Côte d'Ivoire. The back side shows a palm tree and an aerial view of a plantation, alongside traditional masks. This specific note is classified as Pick number 106AI, featuring a green and purple color scheme.