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Djibouti's 40 Franc Note

Nominated by Steven Bron, IBNS Member 10843

DJI-40-Front
DJI-40-Back
 
NoteB205 (PNL): 40 francs (US$0.20)
Predominant Colour(s)Blue
FrontArabic and French text; whale shark swimming among coral, starfish, sea shells, and seahorse
BackArabic and French text; Jubilé logo; gantry cranes and container ships; port; outline map of Djibouti
WatermarkCoat of arms and electrotype BCD
Additional SecuritySolid security thread
PrinterPolska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych
Size152 x 65 mm
Information provided courtesy of The Banknote Book