500 Francs 2020 (Front: Stylised sawfish which is a reproduction of the bronze figurine which was formerly used to weigh the gold powder among Akan people. It symbolizes prosperity and fruitfulness in African mythologies. Computerization in West Africa: hand touching a touch tablet PC which is connected to West African countries on the outline map of Africa. Back: Two Hippopotamuses. Watermark: Stylized sawfish; Electrotype "500". Dominant colours: Orange, brown, lime and purple. Artist: Unknown. Signatures: Tiémoko Meyliet Koné (Le Gouverneur); Romuald Wadagni (Le Président du Conseil des Ministres). Issuer: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Date of First Issue: 30 November 2012. Date of Issue: 2020) (Code Letter & Serial Nos: C-201864408xx) UNC
Dimensions: 114 x 60 mm
Catalogue Number: P-319Ci
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Texts: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. République du Burkina Faso. Cinq Cents Francs CFA. Five Hundred Francs. Les auteurs ou complices de falsification ou de contrefaçon de billets de banque seront punis conformement aux lois et actes en vigueur. West African States.
Dimensions: 114 x 60 mm
Catalogue Number: P-319Ci
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint)
Texts: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. République du Burkina Faso. Cinq Cents Francs CFA. Five Hundred Francs. Les auteurs ou complices de falsification ou de contrefaçon de billets de banque seront punis conformement aux lois et actes en vigueur. West African States.