500 Francs Guinéens
Guinea · Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée
First circulated in the modern series and revised in 2019, the 500 francs note serves as Guinea's lowest denomination in active circulation, facilitating small daily transactions for the general population. The 2019 revision strengthened security features to combat counterfeiting while maintaining the design aesthetic. This denomination reflects the Central Bank's commitment to maintaining a complete range of notes suited to the Guinean economy's transaction needs, from the smallest everyday purchases to major commercial operations.
Highlights
ReasonLowest denomination in modern circulation series; revised in 2019 for enhanced security
DesignObverse: Portrait with national iconography. Reverse: Economic or cultural imagery representing Guinea.
Security featuresWindowed security thread, bank logo registration device, watermark with denomination marker, enhanced features from 2019 revision