500 Dollars
Guyana · Bank of Guyana
First issued in 2011 as part of the modern Guyanese currency series, the 500 dollar note celebrates Guyana's natural wealth and democratic heritage. The parrot imagery reflects the country's diverse wildlife and rainforest ecosystem, while the Parliament Building represents the foundation of Guyanese governance. The 2024 upgrade replaced the holographic stripe with the advanced Rolling Star® Lead Pure security foil, incorporating a colorful Macaw that demonstrates dynamic security properties when the note is tilted.
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ReasonStandard circulation note celebrating Guyana's biodiversity and governance; 2024 upgrade added Rolling Star® security foil
DesignObverse: Bank of Guyana logo, national coat of arms, red parrot, Guyanese map. Reverse: Parliament Building in Georgetown, palm trees, cannon.
Security featuresRolling Star® Lead Pure security foil with Macaw (magenta-to-green shift), holographic elements with bank logo, windowed security thread, watermark with parrot and electrotype 500
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