Haiti 1 Gourde 1992 Pick 259a UNC Banknote
The Haiti 1 Gourde 1992 banknote (Pick 259a) was issued by the Banque de la République d’Haïti as part of the country’s post-1986 currency series. It features Toussaint Louverture, the leader of the Haitian Revolution and one of the most important figures in the fight against slavery in the Americas.
Printed by Thomas De La Rue in the United Kingdom, the note combines an elegant brown colour scheme with modern security features. In UNC (Uncirculated) condition, it is a desirable addition to any Caribbean or world banknote collection.
Historical Background
Following the restoration of democratic institutions in the late 1980s, Haiti introduced a new family of banknotes celebrating the country’s national heroes.
The 1992–1993 1 Gourde became one of the most widely circulated low-denomination notes of the period. Its portrait of Toussaint Louverture honours the leader of the Haitian Revolution, whose actions ultimately led to the establishment of Haiti as the world’s first independent Black republic in 1804.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Haiti
- Denomination: 1 Gourde
- Year: 1992
- Pick Number: P-259a
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Banque de la République d’Haïti
- Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)
- Material: Paper
- Dimensions: 122 × 63 mm
- Printer: Thomas De La Rue (United Kingdom)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Toussaint Louverture
- Banque de la République d’Haïti inscriptions
- Decorative multicoloured background
- Denomination numerals
- Serial numbers
Toussaint Louverture is remembered as the architect of the Haitian Revolution and a symbol of freedom and independence throughout the Caribbean.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Coat of Arms of Haiti
- Palm tree topped by the Phrygian cap
- Flags, cannons and military trophies
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative guilloche patterns
The national coat of arms symbolizes Haiti’s independence and the country’s revolutionary heritage.
Security Features
- Watermark
- Embedded security thread
- Fine guilloche engraving
- Intaglio printing
- Multicolour underprint
- Serial numbering
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Haiti 1 Gourde 1992 Pick 259a UNC banknote is one of Haiti’s most recognizable modern issues. Featuring Toussaint Louverture, it combines historical importance with an attractive, compact design that appeals to collectors of Caribbean and revolutionary-themed currency.
Perfect for:
- Caribbean banknote collections
- Haiti currency collections
- Revolutionary history collections
- World paper money collections
- Historical portrait banknotes
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 259a is the standard circulation variety of the 1992 issue and is easily recognised by its portrait of Toussaint Louverture with long hair and the colourful Haitian coat of arms on the reverse. It remains one of the most popular modern Haitian banknotes among world currency collectors.
