Central African Republic 500 Francs, 1974 P-1

RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE CINQ CENT FRANCS

Multicolored printing, predominantly brown, red and orange. Texts in French. Frame composed of repeating geometric shapes. In the centre at the top, the words “RÉPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE” printed in a cartouche. Below, the full number of the note printed in black. The value “500” is printed in the upper corners. The signatures, number and series of the note are printed in black. On the right, a portrait of Jean-Bédel Bokassa in military uniform. In the background, an African landscape with a view of the Boali Falls. The value in letters “CINQ CENTS FRANCS” is printed in red at the bottom centre.

BANQUE DES ÉTATS DE L'AFRIQUE CENTRALE LES AUTEURS OU COMPLICES DES FALSIFICATIONS OU DE CONTREFAÇON DE BILLETES DE BANQUE SERONT PUNIS CONFORMÉMENT AUX LOIS ET ACTES EN VIGUEUR

Frame composed of a repeating pattern. The value "500" is printed in the upper corners. In the center at the top, the wording of the issuing institute "BANK OF CENTRAL AFRICAN STATES" printed in an orange cartouche. Two carved wooden statues on the sides. In the center, a scene of students in a chemistry room. At the bottom center, the article of the penal code is printed in an orange cartouche.