Equatorial Guinea Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Equatorial Guinea reflects the economic and political evolution of this African country. Since its independence in 1968, Equatorial Guinea has undergone several changes in its monetary system, going through different currencies and banknote designs.
Current banknotes in circulation
Currently, Equatorial Guinea uses the Central African CFA Franc as its official currency. Banknotes in circulation are issued by the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) and come in denominations of 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000 and 10,000 CFA francs. These banknotes feature modern designs with cultural and natural motifs of the member countries of the Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC).
Old banknotes and milestones in notemaking
Before adopting the CFA Franc, Equatorial Guinea used its own currency, the Ekwele, between 1975 and 1985. Ekwele banknotes featured portraits of President Francisco Macias Nguema and scenes of everyday Guinean life. An important milestone in the country's notafilia was the transition to the CFA Franc in 1985, which marked Equatorial Guinea's integration into the Central African currency zone and marked a significant change in the design and production of its banknotes.
| Country | Equatorial Guinea |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Central African CFA franc (XAF) |
| 1€ | 655,75Fr |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capital city | Malabo |
| ISO2 | GQ |
| ISO3 | GNQ |
| Catalogued banknotes | 18 |
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Valuable banknotes
The most valuable Equatorial Guinea banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
Banknote Catalog
100 Bipkwele
100 Pesetas Guineanas
500 Pesetas Guineanas
5000 Francos
500 Ekuele
5000 Bipkwele
500 Bipkwele
1000 Bipkwele
50 Ekuele
500 Francos
1000 Francos
1000 Pesetas Guineanas
100 Ekuele
1000 Ekuele
1000 Bipkwele Overprint
25 Ekuele
5000 Bipkwele Overprint
