Issued by the Bank of Guyana in 1996, this 5 Dollars banknote is part of the modern Guyanese dollar series, reflecting the country’s cultural heritage and economic themes during the mid-1990s.
The obverse features a portrait of President Forbes Burnham, framed by guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and security elements.
The reverse depicts local wildlife and natural scenery, emphasizing Guyana’s rich biodiversity and its economic and cultural connection to the environment.
Obverse
On the right, Kaieteur Falls
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF GUYANA
FIVE DOLLARS
Reverse
On the left, man dedicated to cane sugar cutting. On the right, a tower crane (conveyor)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANK OF
GUYANA
FIVE
DOLLARS
Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Comments
UV activity:
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Features
| Issuer | Guyana |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Guyana |
| Period | Republic (1970-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 1965-1992 |
| Value | 5 Dollars 5 GYD = GBP 0.018 |
| Currency | Dollar (decimalized, 1965-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 156 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
