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50 Francs Guinéens
| Issuer | Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée |
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| Year | 1969 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing portrait bust of President Sékou Touré occupying the central field, rendered in bold relief with fine sculptural detail; he is depicted wearing a traditional cap and open-collar attire, the work of engraver Paul Vincze. The date 1969 is divided on either side of the truncation, with '19' to the left and '69' to the right. The circular legend 'REPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE' arcs around the upper periphery, while '·SEKOU TOURE·' curves along the lower rim, all in raised Latin lettering. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLIQUE DE GUINÉE 19 69 SEKOU TOURE (Translation: Republic of Guinea) |
| Reverse description | The large denomination numeral '50' dominates the central field, set within a decorative oval wreath of stylized millet or sorghum stalks tied at the base, with two seed heads arching above the numeral. Below the numeral, the inscription 'FRANCS GUINEENS' is rendered in two lines within the wreath. The upper legend '·LE PREMIER MARS 1960·' arcs around the top periphery, commemorating the date of currency introduction, while the national motto '·TRAVAIL·JUSTICE·SOLIDARITE·' curves along the lower rim. |
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