Purple on multicolor underprint. Portrait of President Modibo Keita at left.
Reverse description
Purple. Scene of a village (Tomb of Askia) at center.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
No
Obverse lettering
BANQUE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE DU MALI
CINQUANTE FRANCS
LE 22 SEPTEMBRE 1960
TOUT CONTREFACTEUR ET COMPLICE SERONT PUNIS PAR LA LOI EN
VIGUEUR (Translation: Bank of Republic of Mali Fifty Francs September 22th., 1960 Any counterfeiter and accomplice will be punished by applicable law)