Banknote Madagascar 500 Ariary - Man weaving basket - Animals - 2004

Remarks:

Plis, salissures, traces d'usures, épinglages.

This Madagascar banknote has a face value of 50 francs. It was issued between 1964 and 1973.

The front of the banknote features a young woman wearing a hat. The image is centered and occupies a significant portion of the banknote's surface.

On the back, there is a man wearing a hat, positioned in the center of the banknote. In the background, a river landscape unfolds, illustrating riverside dwellings and a pirogue sailing on the waterway. The whole evokes a scene of Malagasy daily life.

The dimensions of the banknote are 120 millimeters in length and 80 millimeters in width.

It is important to note that this banknote does not have a specific date of issue, given its period of issue extending from 1964 to 1973. The absence of a specific date is indicated by the mention "ND" (Not Dated) in its designation.

The 50 franc banknote, issued during this period, testifies to the socio-economic and cultural context of Madagascar at that time. The iconographic motifs chosen reflect identity aspects and typical scenes of the country.