500 Francs 2023 (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. Security thread: Vertical, segmented, 1mm wide, with repeated incriptions 'UMOA 500'. Issuer: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Artist: Unknown. Signatures: Jean-Claude Kassi Brou (Le Gouverneur, 3 July 2022–); Sani Yaya (Le Président du Conseil des Ministres). Date of First Issue: 30 November 2012. Legal tender: Yes. Date of withdrawal: N/a. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Banque de France, France (BdF)) (Code Letter & Serial Nos: K–236660487xx) UNC
Dimensions: 114 x 60 mm
Catalogue Number: P-719Kl (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications); B120Kl (Banknote Book)
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint) GRADING INFO
Texts: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. République du Sénégal. Cinq Cents Francs CFA. Five Hundred. 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-719Kl (SCWPM: Albert Pick; Krause Publications); B120Kl (Banknote Book)
Grade/condition: Uncirculated (UNC) (new, unused, mint) GRADING INFO
Texts: Banque Centrale des Etats de l'Afrique de l'Ouest. République du Sénégal. Cinq Cents Francs CFA. Five Hundred. 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.
