100 Guinean Franc

Front: Portrait of a Guinean woman in traditional dress with elaborate headwrap, representing the newly independent nation's cultural identity. Guinea gained independence from France on October 2, 1958, under President Ahmed Sékou Touré, and issued its first national currency in 1960, replacing the French West African franc. The note bears the date 'le 1er MARS 1960' marking the introduction of the Guinean franc. The coat of arms features an elephant with the word 'JUSTICE', symbolizing the republic's ideals. The denomination '100 FRANCS GUINÉENS' appears prominently, with geometric patterns and a rice stalk motif representing agriculture.

Back: Traditional Guinean village scene with banana trees, palm trees, and conical-roofed huts, depicting rural life and the agricultural foundation of the newly independent nation. The scene represents Guinea's primary economic activities in the early independence period, with tropical vegetation including banana plants prominent in the composition. Decorative borders feature traditional African geometric patterns in multiple colors.

Note shows moderate circulation with some creasing and slight discoloration. Colors remain relatively vibrant with good detail visible in the portrait and scene.