Issued by the Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée in 2018, this 500 Francs banknote belongs to the updated Guinean Franc (GNF) series, designed with enhanced durability and modernized security features.
The obverse shows a portrait of a Guinean woman in traditional dress, representing national identity and cultural continuity, along with denomination numerals, microtext, and guilloche patterns.
The reverse depicts agricultural themes and tools, highlighting the importance of farming and rural development in Guinea’s economy, complemented by detailed ornaments and repeated denomination designs.
Obverse
On the left, portrait of smiling Guinean woman with headscarf and hoop earrings; two doves. On centre, Coat of arms of the Republic of Guinea used since 1993, with a dove with an olive branch an the motto “Work justice solidarity”.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANQUE CENTRALE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE
CINQ CENTS FRANCS
le 1er MARS 1960
500 2018
CINQ CENTS FRANCS GUINÉENS
TOUT CONTRAFACTEUR SERÁ PUNI PAR LA LOI EN VIGUEUR
Translation:
Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
Five Hundred Francs
1st March 1960
500 2018
Five Hundred Guinean Francs
All the counterfeiters will be punished wit the law currently in force
Reverse
A mining conveyor. On the left, a typical headdress.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINQ CENTS FRANCS GUINÉENS
500 BANQUE CENTRALE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE
Translation:
Five Hundred Guinean Francs
500 Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea
Watermark
Guinean woman
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Comments
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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 | 2018-2022 |
| Value | 500 Francs Guinéens 500 GNF = GBP 0.043 |
| Currency | New franc (1985-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 128 × 64 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Issued | 21 August 2019 |
