20 GYD #236

Front

Kaieteur Falls, one of the world's largest single-drop waterfalls located on the Potaro River in Kaieteur National Park in central Guyana. At 226 meters (741 feet), it is approximately five times higher than Niagara Falls and is the centerpiece of one of Guyana's most significant natural landmarks. The falls are depicted on multiple denominations of Guyanese currency as a national symbol and tourist attraction. The note features the national coat of arms at center, which includes the Canje pheasant, jaguar, and indigenous Amerindian symbols along with the national motto 'One People, One Nation, One Destiny.'

Back

Shipbuilding facility and the MV Malali ferry vessel. The left vignette shows a shipyard with construction scaffolding and framework representing Guyana's maritime industry, while the right shows the MV Malali, a ferry that operates on the Demerara River connecting Georgetown to the West Bank. These images emphasize Guyana's transportation infrastructure and shipbuilding industry, which have been vital to the nation's economy and internal connectivity given its extensive river systems and coastal geography.

History

This note belongs to a series issued by the Bank of Guyana following independence. The Guyanese dollar replaced the British Guiana dollar at par in 1966 when the country gained independence. This particular design, featuring Kaieteur Falls and maritime/industrial themes, was part of a series printed by De La Rue that circulated from the 1990s through the early 2000s. The note reflects Guyana's emphasis on its natural resources and developing infrastructure as key elements of national identity and economic development.