The 1000 Francs 2005 banknote was issued by the Central Bank of Djibouti as part of the modern currency series emphasizing national symbols and cultural heritage.
The obverse features the Coat of Arms of Djibouti, accompanied by intricate guilloché patterns and the denomination in numerals and words in both French and Arabic.
The reverse depicts traditional Djiboutian architecture and landscapes, showcasing the country’s cultural and natural heritage.
Printed on cotton-based paper, the note includes a watermark, security thread, and microprinting to prevent counterfeiting.
Dimensions: 155 × 70 mm.
Obverse
Red print; multicolour underprint; black and red serial numbers.
Front facing bust of Ali Ahmed Oudoum at right, camel (Camelus sp.) and workers with shovels at centre. Text in French and Arabic.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
1000
BANQUE CENTRALE DE DJIBOUTI
ألف فرنك
MILLE FRANCS
ALI AHMED OUDOUM (1913-1988)
LE GOUVERNEUR
Translation: Central Bank of Djibouti. One thousand francs. The governor.
Reverse
Red print; red, blue and yellow underprint.
Ship and cranes at left, aerial view of the port of Djibouti in background at centre. Text in French and Arabic.
Scripts: Arabic, Latin
Lettering:
١٠٠٠
البنك المركزي الجيبوتي
MILLE FRANCS
SERONT PUNIS DE VINGT ANS DE RÉCLUSION CRIMINELLE ET DE 50 000 000 FDJ D’AMENDE LES CONTREFACTEURS DES BILLETS DE BANQUE
1000
2005
Translation: Central Bank of Djibouti. One thousand francs. Banknote counterfeiters will be punished with twenty years of criminal imprisonment and a fine of 50 000 000 FDJ.
Watermark
Coat of arms and BCD.
Signatures
| Djama Marhamoud Haid (DMH) | Governor |  |
| Ahmed Osman Ali (AOA) | Governor |  |
Features
| Issuer | Djibouti › Djibouti (1977-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Djibouti |
| Period | Republic (1977-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2005-2013 |
| Value | 1000 Francs |
| Currency | Djibouti Franc (1977-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 154 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
