Liberia 10 Dollars 2011 Pick 27f UNC Banknote
The Liberia 10 Dollars 2011 banknote (Pick 27f) was issued by the Central Bank of Liberia as part of the country’s 2003–2011 banknote series. It is the standard 2011 variety without the pearlescent security designs found on the scarcer Pick 27g, making it the final regular printing of this design before the enhanced version.
Presented in UNC (Uncirculated) condition, this attractive banknote combines Liberia’s political heritage with one of the nation’s most important agricultural industries.
Historical Background
The Pick 27 series was introduced in 2003 and remained in circulation for more than a decade. During this period, several dated varieties (P27a–P27g) were issued, with the 2011 Pick 27f representing the standard final printing before the addition of pearlescent security elements on Pick 27g. The series was officially demonetized on 15 May 2024 during Liberia’s nationwide currency reform.
Technical Specifications
- Country: Liberia
- Denomination: 10 Dollars
- Year: 2011
- Pick Number: P-27f
- Condition: Uncirculated (UNC)
- Issuer: Central Bank of Liberia
- Currency: Liberian Dollar (LRD)
- Material: Cotton paper
- Dimensions: 156 × 68 mm
- Printer: Giesecke+Devrient (Germany)
Obverse
The obverse features:
- Portrait of Joseph Jenkins Roberts (1809–1876)
- Central Bank of Liberia inscriptions
- Denomination numerals
- Decorative guilloche patterns
- Serial numbers
Joseph Jenkins Roberts served as Liberia’s first President from 1848 to 1856, and again from 1872 to 1876. He is regarded as one of the founding fathers of the Liberian Republic.
Reverse
The reverse depicts:
- Rubber plantation
- Rubber trees being tapped
- Tropical landscape
- Large denomination numerals
- Decorative security patterns
Rubber production has been one of Liberia’s principal export industries since the early twentieth century, making it an appropriate symbol of the country’s economy.
Security Features
- Watermark of Joseph Jenkins Roberts
- Solid embedded security thread
- Fine guilloche engraving
- Intaglio printing
- UV fluorescent security elements
- Serial numbering
Note: Unlike Pick 27g, the Pick 27f does not include the pearlescent designs on the obverse, making this the easiest way to distinguish the two 2011 varieties.
Why Add This Banknote to Your Collection?
The Liberia 10 Dollars 2011 Pick 27f UNC banknote is an excellent representation of Liberia’s modern currency. Featuring the country’s first president and its famous rubber industry, it combines historical significance with an attractive design.
Perfect for:
- Liberia banknote collections
- African currency collections
- Presidential portrait banknotes
- Agricultural-themed banknotes
- Modern world paper money
- UNC banknote collections
Collector’s Note
The Pick 27f is often confused with Pick 27g because both are dated 2011. The distinguishing feature is that P27f lacks the pearlescent security overprint, while P27g includes it. Many collectors seek both varieties to complete the full Pick 27 series.
