Liberia 50 Dollars 2024 Pick 36b UNC Banknote
The Liberia 50 Dollars 2024 banknote (Pick 36b) was issued by the Central Bank of Liberia as part of the country’s LS2 currency series, introduced during Liberia’s nationwide currency replacement programme. The 2024 printing continues the design first released in 2022, incorporating updated signatures and serving as one of the current circulating banknotes.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this attractive note is an excellent addition to collections of modern African and contemporary world banknotes.
Historical Background
Liberia began introducing its LS2 banknote series in 2021–2022 to replace older Series 1 and Series 2 notes. The currency reform aimed to improve security, reduce counterfeiting and unify the country’s circulating currency. During 2024, the Central Bank completed the nationwide exchange of older banknotes, making the new series the standard legal tender.
The 2024 Pick 36b represents one of the newest printings of the 50 Dollars denomination.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Liberia
- Denomination: 50 Dollars
- Year: 2024
- Pick Number: P-36b
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Central Bank of Liberia
- Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
- Material: Cotton paper
- Dimensions: 143 × 66 mm
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of President Samuel Kanyon Doe
- Central Bank of Liberia inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative guilloche patterns
- Serial numbers
Samuel K. Doe served as President of Liberia from 1980 to 1990 and remains one of the country’s most significant and controversial political figures. His portrait continues to appear on the modern 50 Dollars denomination.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Worker harvesting oil palm fruits
- Seal of the Central Bank of Liberia
- Large denomination numerals
- Decorative security patterns
The oil palm industry is one of Liberia’s most important agricultural sectors and has played a significant role in the country’s economy for decades.
Security Features
- Watermark of the Coat of Arms of Liberia
- Electrotype “CBL”
- Embedded security thread
- Intaglio printing
- Fine guilloche engraving
- UV security features
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Liberia 50 Dollars 2024 Pick 36b UNC banknote combines modern security technology with themes of Liberia’s political history and agricultural economy. As one of the newest circulating issues from the Central Bank of Liberia, it is an attractive addition to any contemporary African currency collection.
Perfect for:
- Liberia banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Modern world banknotes
- Agricultural-themed banknotes
- Contemporary circulating issues
- UNC paper money collections
Collector’s Note
The 2024 Pick 36b belongs to Liberia’s LS2 currency series, introduced as part of the country’s comprehensive monetary reform. Although the design remains consistent with the 2022 issue, the 2024 printing represents one of the latest releases in the series and is sought after by collectors assembling complete sets of Liberia’s modern banknotes.
