Guinea 5000 Francs 2015 Pick 49a UNC Banknote
The Guinea 5000 Francs 2015 banknote (Pick 49a) was issued by the Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée as part of the country’s current series of circulating banknotes. Printed by Thomas De La Rue, the note combines traditional Guinean culture with modern infrastructure, highlighting both the nation’s people and its energy resources.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this attractive purple banknote is a popular addition to collections of modern African currency.
Historical Background
Introduced in 2015, the 5,000 Francs denomination became an important mid-to-high value banknote within Guinea’s circulating currency. The design reflects the country’s focus on national identity, featuring traditional Fulani culture alongside major infrastructure projects such as hydroelectric power generation.
The note remains legal tender and continues to circulate today as part of Guinea’s current banknote series.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Guinea
- Denomination: 5,000 Francs
- Year: 2015
- Pick Number: P-49a
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée
- Currency: Guinean Franc (GNF)
- Material: Cotton paper
- Dimensions: 141 × 67 mm
- Printer: Thomas De La Rue & Company Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of a young Fulani (Peul) woman wearing a traditional Cimier hairstyle
- Doves in flight
- Coat of Arms of Guinea
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
The Fulani are one of Guinea’s largest ethnic groups, and the traditional hairstyle reflects the country’s rich cultural heritage. The doves symbolise peace and national unity.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Kinkon Hydroelectric Dam
- Outline map of Guinea
- Corn cob
- Decorative security patterns
- Large denomination numerals
The Kinkon Dam, located near Pita in central Guinea, plays an important role in supplying renewable electricity and represents the country’s investment in infrastructure and sustainable energy.
Security Features
- Watermark of the Fulani woman
- Electrotype “5000”
- 3 mm segmented metallic security thread with repeating GNF 5000 text
- Intaglio printing
- Fine guilloche patterns
- UV fluorescent fibres and serial numbers
- Reinforced corner security elements
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Guinea 5,000 Francs 2015 Pick 49a UNC banknote is one of the most attractive modern African issues. Its elegant portrait, vibrant purple colour and detailed depiction of the Kinkon Dam make it an excellent representative of Guinea’s culture and economic development.
Perfect for:
- Guinea banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Modern world banknotes
- Hydroelectric infrastructure themes
- Fulani cultural collections
- UNC world paper money collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 49a is the first issue of Guinea’s modern 5,000 Francs denomination introduced in 2015. Printed by Thomas De La Rue, it is admired for its advanced security features, crisp intaglio printing and vibrant colour palette, making pristine UNC examples especially desirable among collectors of contemporary African banknotes.
