Madagascar 500 Ariary / 2,500 Francs Banknote – 2004 Series – Pick 88b – UNC
Explore Madagascar’s traditional crafts and rural life with this 500 ariary banknote from the 2004 series. Issued by Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara, it also displays the equivalent value of 2,500 Malagasy francs.
The front depicts a craftsperson weaving a basket beside a shop displaying woven bags, hats, and baskets. The scene celebrates the skill and variety of Malagasy basketry.
The reverse features a herder with a herd of zebu cattle, pairing the craft theme with an agricultural scene characteristic of Madagascar.
Printed on paper and measuring 132 × 66 mm, the note incorporates a zebu-head watermark with the numeral 500. The Pick 88b variety bears the signature of Frédéric Rasamoely.
Offered in uncirculated condition (UNC/SC), this note makes an appealing addition to collections of Madagascan currency, African banknotes, traditional crafts, or livestock imagery.
