2.000 Francs CFA

West African States — Senegal · Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO)

The 2,000 Francs CFA banknote was put into circulation on October 20, 2003, as part of the BCEAO's currency series for the eight West African Economic and Monetary Union (WAEMU) member states: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo. The front design displays the BCEAO's stylized sawfish logo, a symbol of fertility and prosperity in African mythology, alongside depictions of modern transportation and infrastructure including a public transport coach crossing a bridge over a river, a train, and an aircraft in flight with an airport in the background.

The reverse features the marine environment with two grouper fish depicted in the sea, emphasizing the natural resources of West Africa. The banknote measures 130 by 66 millimeters and is predominantly blue in color. Its design reflects the BCEAO's commitment to representing both the contemporary and natural aspects of West African identity.

Senegal, as one of the founding members of the West African Economic and Monetary Union, uses the CFA franc as its official currency. The CFA franc is pegged to the Euro at a fixed rate of 655.957 to 1, providing monetary stability for WAEMU member states and facilitating regional trade and economic integration across West Africa.

Highlights

ReasonPart of the 2003-2004 BCEAO series issued for the West African Economic and Monetary Union member states including Senegal.

DesignFront: BCEAO sawfish logo, public transport coach crossing bridge, modern train, aircraft in flight with airport. Reverse: Grouper fish in seascape. Color: predominantly blue. Dimensions: 130 x 66 mm.

Security featuresWatermark featuring sawfish logo and face value; security thread overprinted with UMOA and face value; vertical reflective iridescent yellow/grey strip on reverse; embossed and tactually perceptible logo and face values on front.

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