Issued by the Banco da Guiné-Bissau in 1990, this 50 Pesos banknote represents one of the last series of banknotes before the country transitioned to the current currency system.
The obverse features a portrait of Amílcar Cabral, the prominent revolutionary leader and national hero, alongside guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and security elements.
The reverse depicts agricultural and rural scenes, highlighting the importance of farming to Guinea-Bissau’s economy, complemented by decorative borders and repeated denomination designs.
Obverse
Pale red on multicolor underprint.
On the left, an artifact; on the right, portrait of Pansau Na Isna; coat of arms at lower left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DA GUINÉ-BISSAU
1 DE MARÇO DE 1990
CINQUENTA PESOS
PANSAU NA ISNA
Translation:
Central Bank of Guinea-Bissau
March 1st., 1990
Fifty Pesos
Reverse
Pale red on multicolor underprint.
Local scene representing the preparation of a medicine: grinding of ingredients, cooking on the fire, consecration to the gods, giving the drink to the sick.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DA GUINÉ-BISSAU
A LEI PUNE O CONTRAFACTOR
CINQUENTA PESOS
Translation:
Central Bank of Guinea-Bissau
The law punishes the counterfeiter
Fifty Pesos
Watermark
Large repeating “BCG”
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Features
| Issuer | Guinea-Bissau › Guinea-Bissau (1976-date) |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Bank of Guinea-Bissau (Banco Central da Guiné-Bissau) |
| Landgrave | Republic (1973-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 50 Pesos (50 GWP) |
| Currency | Peso (1975-1997) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 117 × 60 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | 31 July 1997 |
