Issued by the Banco Nacional de Guinea Ecuatorial in 1979, this 100 Bipkwele banknote is part of the early post-independence currency series following Equatorial Guinea’s independence from Spain in 1968.
The obverse features a portrait of President Francisco Macías Nguema, the country’s first president, along with guilloche patterns, denomination numerals, and security elements.
The reverse depicts agricultural and national symbols, reflecting the country’s economic focus and cultural heritage during the late 1970s, complemented by decorative borders and repeated denomination motifs.
Obverse
Dark olive-green print; multicolor underprint; red serial number.
Head of Tomas Engono Nkogo at right; coat of arms of Equatorial Guinea at center; geometric designs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
BANCO DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL
MALABO, 3 DE AGOSTO DE 1979
TOMAS ENGONO NKOGO
EL GOBERNADOR. EL CAJERO GENERAL.
CIEN BIPKWELE
FCA NAL DE MONEDA Y TIMBRE
Translation:
Bank of Equatorial Guinea
Malabo, August 3, 1979
The Governor. The General Cashier.
One Hundred Bipkwele
Reverse
Dark olive-green and gray print.
Boats along pier of Puerto de Bata; geometric designs.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
100
BANCO DE GUINEA ECUATORIAL
PUERTO DE BATA
CIEN BIPKWELE
Translation:
Bank of Equatorial Guinea
Port of Bata
One Hundred Bipkwele
Watermark
Head of Tomas Engono Nkogo
Signatures
| Patricio Eka Nguema Obomo (PENO) | Governor |  |
| Victoriano Boncanca Bojeta (VBB) | General Cashier |  |
Printer
Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Timbre, Spain
Comments
The Port of Bata is a commercial and maritime port located in the city of Bata in the Litoral province in the Continental Region or region of the Río Muni in the center of the African country of Equatorial Guinea. Like the Port of Malabo in Bioko, the port facilities in Bata have been expanded in recent years as part of a plan by the government of Equatorial Guinea to modernize its infrastructure.
Features
| Issuer | Equatorial Guinea |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Equatorial Guinea (Banco de Guinea Ecuatorial) |
| Period | Republic (1968-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 100 Bipkwele (100 GQE) |
| Currency | Ekwele (1975-1985) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 120 × 65 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
