Liberia Banknotes Catalog

The history of banknotes in Liberia is a fascinating journey through the economic and cultural evolution of this African country. Since its foundation in 1847, Liberia has undergone several changes in its monetary system, reflected in the designs and denominations of its banknotes.

Current banknotes in circulation

Liberia currently uses the Liberian dollar as its official currency. Banknotes in circulation include denominations of 5, 10, 20, 20, 50, 100 and 500 Liberian dollars. These banknotes feature portraits of Liberian historical figures and scenes depicting the country's culture and nature. The Central Bank of Liberia has implemented modern security measures on these banknotes to prevent counterfeiting.

Old banknotes and milestones in Liberian notafilia

Prior to the introduction of the Liberian dollar in 1943, Liberia used the US dollar as its official currency. Liberia's first proper banknotes were issued in the 1860s, known as "Liberian Treasury Notes". An important milestone in Liberian notafilia was the 1991 issue, which introduced a new series of banknotes with modernized designs and improved security measures. During the 1989-2003 civil war, emergency issues were produced that are now pieces of great interest to collectors.