Issued by the Banque Centrale de Mauritanie in 2017, this 500 Ouguiya banknote belongs to the redesigned polymer series introduced to modernize the currency. It showcases Mauritania’s cultural identity through contemporary design and enhanced security.
The obverse features national symbols, geometric motifs, and inscriptions in Arabic and French, along with clearly printed denomination numerals and refined decorative elements characteristic of polymer printing.
The reverse depicts traditional architectural or cultural themes—often including historic structures, regional patterns, or symbolic imagery that reflects the nation’s heritage. Vivid colours, transparent features, and fine details define the modern aesthetic.
Issuer: Banque Centrale de Mauritanie
Denomination: 500 Ouguiya
Year: 2017
Dimensions: Approx. 151 × 65 mm
Material: Polymer
Security features: Transparent window, microtext, raised print, see-through register, polymer security patterns
