50 Dirhams
Morocco · Bank Al-Maghrib
The 50 Dirhams 2023 banknote emphasizes Morocco's commitment to renewable energy and environmental sustainability under King Mohammed VI's leadership. The obverse features the portrait of King Mohammed VI, the Moroccan coat of arms, and the stunning Ouzoud Falls — Morocco's most spectacular waterfall. The reverse showcases Morocco's pioneering renewable energy initiatives, including the Noor Ouarzazate solar station (one of the world's largest concentrated solar power complexes), the Ouirgane Dam, and the desalination station in Agadir. Saffron flowers and wind turbines complete the environmental narrative. Measuring 137 x 70 mm, dated 2023, introduced on July 30, 2024.
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Reason2023 issuance celebrates King Mohammed VI's environmental vision and Morocco's position as a leader in renewable energy and sustainable development in Africa.
DesignOuzoud Falls paired with renewable energy infrastructure (solar station, wind turbines, desalination facility) symbolizing Morocco's green energy transition.
Security featuresBlue-to-green windowed security thread with demetalized five-pointed star; watermark of King Mohammed VI with electrotype 50; dynamic color-shifting effect, iridescent band on reverse, front-to-back registration, and raised patterns for visually impaired.
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