Central African Republic 5.000 Francs ND (1991)

Signatures: Jean-Félix Mamalepot & Jean-François Emane

Central African Republic 5,000 Francs, 1984-1991 P-12 obverse
Central African Republic 5,000 Francs, 1984-1991 P-12 reverse

Information:

Rarity A - Very Common
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1991) Signatures: Jean-Félix Mamalepot & Jean-François Emane + - - - - - -
Reference P#12b
Country Central African Republic
Period CFA Franc (Bank of Central African States, 1973-date)
Issuing bank Bank of Central African States
Currency Francs
Denomination 5.000 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1984-1991
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 160x85 mm

Obverse:

Central African Republic 5,000 Francs, 1984-1991 P-12
Latin

Obverse text

5000 REPUBLIQUE CENTRAFRICAINE CINQ MILLE FRANCS

Obverse symbol

Multicolored printing on the front and back, predominantly brown and yellow. Texts in French. Background composed of colored geometric shapes. In the center at the top, the words "CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC" are printed in black in a light yellow cartridge. Below, the full number of the note is printed in black. The value "5000" is printed in black in the upper corners. The signatures, number and series of the note are printed in black. On the left, a mask carved in wood. In the center, the watermark and on the right, the huts of a village and pirogues at the water's edge. On the right, a young woman carries a basket of palm leaves on her back. The value in letters "CINQ MILLE FRANCS" is printed in black at the bottom center.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

5000 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

Reverse symbol

Background composed of geometric diamond-shaped patterns. The value "5000" is printed in dark gray in the upper corners. In the center at the top, the wording of the issuing institution "BANK OF CENTRAL AFRICAN STATES" is printed in dark gray in a light yellow cartouche. On the right, a Kissanga, a typical West African instrument. In the center, a ploughing scene with a farmer on his tractor. On the right, pylons and suspended carts of a mining operation. At the bottom center, the article of the penal code is printed in a yellow cartouche.