5000 Francs 2011 (Front: Stylised sawfish which is a reproduction of the bronze figurine which was formerly used to weigh the gold powder among Akan people. It symbolises prosperity and fruitfulness in African mythologies. Importance of agricultural production. Banana plantation and aerial view of irrigated rice fields. Back: Presents one of the four geographical areas of West Africa, savanna, with two antelopes Kob (Kobus Kob). Watermark: Stylized sawfish; Electrotype "5000". Signatures: Jean-Baptiste Compaoré (Le Gouverneur) José Mario Vaz (Le Président du Conseil des Ministres). Dominant colour: Green. Security thread: Vertical, segmented, 1mm wide, with repeated incriptions 'UMOA 5000'. Holographic stripe: Vertical, windowed, 8 mm wide, with repetitive 'BCEAO' and '5000' over the sawfish. Issuer: Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO). Date of First Issue: 15 December 2003 (2003-2011). Material: Cotton paper. Printer: François-Charles Oberthur - Oberthur Technologies (France)) (Serial # T 11796261957) AU-UNC
Dimensions: 141 x 73 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-817Tj (Dated (20)11)
Grade/condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (almost new, unused, mint)
Dimensions: 141 x 73 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-817Tj (Dated (20)11)
Grade/condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (almost new, unused, mint)
