Guinea-Bissau peso
The peso was the currency of Guinea-Bissau from 1975 to 1997 and was divided into 100 centavos. It replaced the escudo at par. In 1997, in an effort to stop high inflation, Guinea-Bissau adopted the CFA franc, using a conversion rate of 65 pesos to the franc.
| Guinea-Bissau peso | |
|---|---|
| peso da Guiné-Bissau (in Portuguese) | |
| ISO 4217 | |
| Code | GWP |
| Denominations | |
| Subunit | |
| 1/100 | centavos |
| Banknotes | 50, 100, 500, 1000, 5000, 10,000 pesos |
| Coins | 50 centavos, 1, 2½, 5, 20 pesos |
| Demographics | |
| User(s) | Guinea-Bissau |
| Issuance | |
| Central bank | Banco Central da Guiné-Bissau |
This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete. | |
Coins
Coins were issued in denominations of 50 centavos, 1, 2½, 5 and 20 pesos.
Banknotes
Banknotes in denominations of 50, 100, and 500 pesos dated 24-9-1975 (24 September 1975) were issued on 2 March 1976.[1] 1000 peso notes were introduced in 1978, followed by 5000 pesos notes in 1984 and 10,000 pesos notes in 1990.
| Current Series | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Image | Value | Main Colour | Description | ||
| Obverse | Reverse | Obverse | Reverse | ||
| 50 pesos | Reddish-purple | Pansa Na Isna | Villagers | ||
| 100 pesos | Khaki | Domingos Ramos | Central Bank building in Bissau | ||
| 500 pesos | Blue | Francisco Mendes | Slavery | ||
| 1000 pesos | Brown | Amílcar Cabral | "Apoteose ao Triunfo" | ||
| 5000 pesos | Purple and brown | Amílcar Cabral | Fieldwork | ||
| 10,000 pesos | Green | Amílcar Cabral | Fishermen | ||
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gollark: Appearance/Basic Anatomy Their golden scales retain heat better than other dragons. The twin dorsal fins at their shoulders grow slowly. When first born, the golden scales are at their brightest and then dull over time. The dorsal and tail spines are not sharp. The underbelly has harder scales than the rest of the body. Three digits on each wing, with a small claw-like digit at the central joint. Eyes have slit pupils that are bright apple green. The tail is prehensile to a degree and helps steady movements.Hatchling Behavior Hatchlings are timid but curious. At a young age, scales start out sharp. When encountering other metallic dragons, Golds become very talkative. They can’t do much flying until the twin dorsal fins are long enough.Adult Behavior Can be persnickety at times. Absolutely love objects as shiny as they are. Being hunted for their lustrous scales has made them tend to avoid humans. Dislike direct sunlight when in groups. Highly intelligent compared to other breeds. Have studied humans to a small degree but are not particularly impresssed with them.Habitat Can be found near caves. Hatchlings tend not to stay where they are supposed to. Prefer dense wooded areas.Diet Primary diet of large game and pack animals. Are careful to avoid killing off entire herds. “Snack” on nuts, if available.
See also
References
- Linzmayer, Owen (2012). "Guinea-Bissau". The Banknote Book. San Francisco, CA: www.BanknoteNews.com.
External links
| Preceded by: Portuguese Guinean escudo Reason: independence Ratio: at par |
Currency of Guinea-Bissau 1975 – 1997 |
Succeeded by: West African CFA franc Reason: joining currency union and inflation Ratio: 1 franc = 65 pesos |
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