| Issuer | Djibouti (1977-date) |
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| Year | 1979-1988 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 500 Francs |
| Currency | Djibouti Franc (1977-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 75 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Banque de France, France |
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| Reference(s) | P#36 |
| Obverse description | Multicolour print; multicolour underprint; red text; black serial numbers. Young man head facing forward at left, rock formations of Lake Abbe in background, storks (Ciconiidae sp.) at lower right. Text in French and Arabic. |
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| Obverse lettering | 500 RÉPUBLIQUE DE DJIBOUTI BANQUE NATIONALE خمسمائة فرنك CINQ CENTS FRANCS (Translation: Republic of Djibouti. National Bank. Five hundred francs.) |
| Reverse description | Multicolour print; multicolour underprint. Bow of a dhow at right, dhow at centre. Text in French and Arabic. |
| Reverse lettering | ۵۰۰ جمهورية جيبوتي البنك الوطني 500 CINQ CENT FRANCS SERONT PUNIS DE TRAVAUX FORCÉS LES CONTREFACTEURS ET CEUX QUI AURONT FAIT USAGE DE BILLETES CONTREFAITS (Translation: Republic of Djibouti. National Bank. Five hundred francs. The counterfeiters and those who will have used counterfeit notes will be punished with forced labor.) |
| Signature(s) | Abdi Mohamed Luc Aden (AMLA²), Governor |
| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Coat of arms. |
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| Numisquare ID | 6096883510 |
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