Equatorial Guinea: Money & Banking

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Money and Banking
Currency.......................................................................1
Banknotes.....................................................................2
Coinage ........................................................................12
Currency, ATMs, Traveler's Checks and Credit Cards...........16
Money Wiring.................................................................17
Bank Listings.................................................................18

International Standard Book Number
ISBN 10: 1-60780-985-0 • ISBN 13: 978-1-60780-985-2

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Money and Banking Equatorial Guinea

EQUATORIAL GUINEA
Money and Banking
Currency
Currency Name: Central African CFA Franc (BEAC)
Sub Currency: This currency has no subdivisions
Symbol: CFAF
Currency Codes (ISO 4217)
Alpha: XAF
Numeric: 950
Denominations
Banknotes: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 (Francs)
Coinage: 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100, 500 (Francs)

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Money and Banking Equatorial Guinea

Banknotes
Denominations: 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10000 (Francs)
500 Francs
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 2002
Size: 70 x 130 mm
Color: Brown
(F) Detail: The central character is represented by a young
pupil in front of a table in a classroom.
(B) Detail: Two huts with a foreground a woman.
Security: Watermark of the letters BEAC and three heads of

antelopes called Élans of Derby and which constitute the
official logo of the BEAC. The safety wire is a discontinuous
dark line on all the height of the ticket comprising initials
CEMAC written in all small letters. Impression in relief that is
perceptible with the touch. The two incomplete images are
printed on each face of the ticket are superimposed to form a
complete image. A geometrical form in relief for to aid the
partially-sighted persons and blind identify the note. A pearly
band on the back that changes from yellow or gray according
to the angle.

Back (Reverse)

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500 Francs (old)
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 1997
Size: 75 x 140 mm
(F) Detail: Map of Central African States, cattle, and a
profile of a shepherd.
(B) Detail: A mask; antelopes; baobab
Security: Watermark of the main person on the front.

Back (Reverse)

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1000 Francs
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 2002
Size: 75 x 135 mm
Color: Blue
(F) Detail: A tractor with logs. The character is represented
by a teenager seen on the face.
(B) Detail: A tractor, a cow, and men working in a field.
Security: Watermark of the letters BEAC and three heads of
antelopes called Élans of Derby and which constitute the

official logo of the BEAC. The safety wire is a discontinuous
dark line on all the height of the ticket comprising initials
CEMAC written in all small letters. Impression in relief that
is perceptible with the touch. The two incomplete images
are printed on each face of the ticket are superimposed to
form a complete image. A geometrical form in relief for to
aid the partially-sighted persons and blind identify the note.
A pearly band on the back that changes from yellow or gray
according to the angle.

Back (Reverse)

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1000 Francs (old)
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 1994
Size: 75 x 147 mm
(F) Detail: Map of Central African States; coffee bean
harvesting
(B) Detail: A logging scene
Security: Watermark of the main person on the front.

Back (Reverse)

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2000 Francs
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 2002
Size: 75 x 140 mm
Color: Pink
(F) Detail: A hydroelectric dam. The character is
represented by a young woman seen on the face.
(B) Detail: A port scene with people carrying goods
to/from a ship.
Security: Watermark of the letters BEAC and three

heads of antelopes called Élans of Derby and which
constitute the official logo of the BEAC. The safety wire
is a discontinuous dark line on all the height of the ticket
comprising initials CEMAC written in all small letters.
Impression in relief that is perceptible with the touch.
The two incomplete images are printed on each face of
the ticket are superimposed to form a complete image. A
geometrical form in relief for to aid the partially-sighted
persons and blind identify the note. A pearly band on the
back that changes from yellow or gray according to the
angle.

Back (Reverse)

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2000 Francs (old)
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 1994
Size: 75 x 154 mm
(F) Detail: Map of Central African States; an
African girl; tropical fruits
(B) Detail: A port scene
Security: Watermark of the main person on the
front.

Back (Reverse)

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5000 Francs
Front (Obverse) Issue Date: 2002
Size: 80 x 145 mm
Color: Green
(F) Detail: Activity at a harbor. The character is
represented by a mature man seen on the face.
(B) Detail: An oil refining plant
Security: Watermark of the letters BEAC and three
heads of antelopes called Élans of Derby and which
constitute the official logo of the BEAC. The safety

wire is a discontinuous dark line on all the height of
the ticket comprising initials CEMAC written in all
small letters. Impression in relief that is perceptible
with the touch. The two incomplete images are printed
on each face of the ticket are superimposed to form a
complete image. A geometrical form in relief for to aid
the partially-sighted persons and blind identify the
note. A discontinuous holographic band metallized
and a green to gold color changing image on the back.

Back (Reverse)

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