Issued by the Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée in 2020, this 20,000 Francs banknote is the highest denomination of the Guinean Franc (GNF), introduced to facilitate larger transactions and reduce the volume of cash in circulation.
The obverse shows a portrait of a Guinean woman in traditional attire, highlighting the cultural identity and social role of women in Guinea, along with denomination numerals, microtext, and guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts industrial and economic themes, symbolizing Guinea’s natural wealth and development efforts, complemented by ornamental elements and repeated denomination markings.
Obverse
On the left, portrait of smiling Guinean woman and two doves. On centre, Coat of arms of the Republic of Guinea used since 1993, with a dove with a olive branch in its beak and the motto “Work justice solidarity”.
New holographic seal with two birds.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VINGT MILLE FRANCS
BANQUE CENTRALE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE
le 1er MARS 1960
20000 2020
VINGT MILLE FRANCS GUINÉENS
TOUT CONTREFACTEUR SERA PUNI PAR LA LOI EN VIGUEUR
Translation:
Twenty Thousand Francs 20000
Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
1st March 1960
20000 2020
Twenty Thousand Guinean Francs
ANY INFRINGER WILL BE PUNISHED BY APPLICABLE LAW
Reverse
Kaleta Hydropower Plant located in the Konkoure River, Western Guinea. In particular is depicted the dam. On the left, two transmission towers. The porpouse of the Kaleta Hydropower Project is in fact the production of electricity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VINGT MILLE FRANCS GUINÉENS 20000
20000 BANQUE CENTRALE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE
Translation:
Twenty Thousand Guinean Francs 20000
20000 Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
Watermark
The portrait of the banknote and the figure “20000”
© masterguru (CC BY-SA)
Features
| Issuer | Guinea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea (Banque centrale de la République de Guinée) |
| Period | Republic (1958-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Years | 2018-2024 |
| Value | 20 000 Francs Guinéens 20 000 GNF = GBP 1.71 |
| Currency | New franc (1985-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 148 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
