Madagascar

Madagascar new notes (B332 - B335) confirmed introduced 18.09.2017

Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara introduced these four smaller denominations on 18 September 2017, completing the new family that premiered on 17 July 2017. The theme remains “Madagascar and its Riches,” including economic activities, biodiversity, culture, and tourist sites. All the notes have tactile geometric features for the sight-impaired, zebu head watermarks, security threads, and iridescent stripes.

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Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (Banknote-Online).



Madagascar new notes confirmed introduced 17.07.2017

Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara introduced the first of a new family of notes with the following denominations. The four larger denominations were issued on 17 July 2017, to be followed by the four smaller denominations on 18 September 2017. The theme remains “Madagascar and its Riches,” including economic activities, biodiversity, culture, and tourist sites. All the notes will have tactile geometric features for the sight-impaired, zebu head watermarks, security threads, and iridescent stripes.

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Courtesy of Ömer Yalçinkaya (eBay store).

Madagascar new note family to be introduced July/September 2017

Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara intends to introduce a new family of notes with the following denominations: 100, 200, 500, 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, and 20,000 ariary. The four larger denominations will be issued on 17 July 2017, followed by the four smaller denominations on 18 September 2017. The theme remains “Madagascar and its Riches,” including economic activities, biodiversity, culture, and tourist sites. All the notes will have tactile geometric features for the sight-impaired, zebu head watermarks, security threads, and iridescent stripes.

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According to a decree:

The 100-ariary note measures 114 x 60 mm and depicts the Cathédrale d’Ambozontany.

The 200-ariary note measures 119 x 63 mm and depicts the Amber mountains waterfall.

The 500-ariary note measures 124 x 66 mm and depicts the site of Ambohimanga.

The 1,000-ariary note measures 129 x 69 mm and depicts the Kamoro bridge.

The olive green 2,000-ariary note measures 134 x 72 mm and depicts a lemur on front, and a tropical pitcher plant on back.

The red 5,000-ariary note measures 139 x 75 mm and depicts a waterfall in Ranomafana Park on front, and a humpback whale on back.

The brown-yellow 10,000-ariary note measures 144 x 78 mm and depicts the port of Ehoala on front, and Valiha and Zafimaniry carved wooden objects on back.

The blue 20,000-ariary note measures 149 x 81 mm and depicts the nickel processing plant at Ambatovy on front, and vanilla, rice, and lychees on back.

Courtesy of Jérémy Pureur and many others.

Madagascar new signature 2,000-ariary note (B327c) confirmed

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B327c: Like B327b, but new signature. Prefix/suffix C/C.

Courtesy of Richard Miranda.

Madagascar new signature 100-ariary note (B320c) confirmed

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B320c: Like B320b, but new signature. Prefix/suffix C/A.

Courtesy of Thomas Neldner.

Madagascar new signature 200-ariary note (B321c) confirmed

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B321c: Like B321b, but new signature. Prefix/suffix C/A.

Courtesy of Thomas Neldner.

Madagascar new signature 500-ariary note confirmed

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B322d: Like B322e, but new signature (Alain Hervé M. Rasolofondraibe). Prefix/suffix A/Z.

Courtesy of Jérémy Pureur.

Madagascar new signature 5,000-ariary note (B328b) confirmed

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B328b: Like B328a, but new signature (Alain Hervé M. Rasolofondraibe). Prefix/suffix D/D. Intro: 2015.

Courtesy of Dominique Dannery.

Madagascar new signature 1,000-ariary note (B323c) confirmed

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B323c: Like B323b, but new signature (Alain Hervé M. Rasolofondraibe). Prefix/suffix B/N. Intro: 2015.

Courtesy of Dominique Dannery.

Madagascar modified note family reported

According to a newspaper announcement dated 15 October 2015, Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara will issue notes without references to the Malagasy franc, and with a new signature.

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Courtesy of Albert Janssen.



Madagascar new signature 10,000-ariary note (B329b) reported

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B329b: Like B329a, but new signature (presumably Alain Hervé M. Rasolofondraibe). Prefix/suffix C/Z.

Courtesy of Thomas Neldner and Jérémy Pureur.

Madagascar new Hybrid substrate 2,000-ariary note confirmed

2,000 ariary, 2004. Like BFM B27a, but Hybrid substrate. Prefix/suffix B/P, B/Q. Intro: 2014.

Courtesy of Hartmut Fraunhoffer (www.banknoten.de) and Thomas Augustson.

Madagascar new Hybrid substrate 500-ariary note confirmed

500 ariary, 2004. Like BFM B22b, but Hybrid substrate. Prefix/suffix A/S - A/V.

Courtesy of Hermann Huber.

Malagasy Republic chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Malagasy Republic chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 8-page catalog covers notes issued by the Malagasy Issuing Institute from 1962 to 1969, and the Banky Foiben’ny Repoblika Malagasy / Banque Centrale de la Republique Malgache (Central Bank of the Malagasy Republic) in 1974. Revised 12 Feb 2015.

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Madagascar and Comoros chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Madagascar and Comoros chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 3-page catalog covers notes issued by the Banque de Madagascar et des Comores (Bank of Madagascar and the Comoros) from 1950 to 1958. Revised 8 April 2016.

Each chapter of The Banknote Book includes detailed descriptions and background information, full-color images, and accurate valuations. The Banknote Book also features:
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  • Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
  • Specific identification of all vignette elements
  • Security features described in full
  • Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
  • Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
  • Variety checkboxes for tracking your collection and want list
  • Date reproduced exactly as on note
  • Precise date of introduction noted when known
  • Replacement note information
  • Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
  • Background information for historical and cultural context
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Madagascar chapter of The Banknote Book is now available


The Madagascar chapter of The Banknote Book is now available for individual sale and as a free download to subscribers.

This 18-page catalog covers notes issued by the governor general in 1917, the Banque de Madagascar (Bank of Madagascar) from 1926 to 1942, and the Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara (Central Bank of Madagascar) from 1983 to present. Revised 3 May 2016.

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  • Face value or date of demonetization if no longer legal tender
  • Specific identification of all vignette elements
  • Security features described in full
  • Printer imprint reproduced exactly as on note
  • Each date/signature variety assigned an individual letter
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  • Date reproduced exactly as on note
  • Precise date of introduction noted when known
  • Replacement note information
  • Signature tables, often with names and terms of service
  • Background information for historical and cultural context
  • Details magnified to distinguish between note varieties
  • Bibliographic sources listed for further research

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The Challenge: Identify building and monument on back of Madagascar 5,000-franc note

Today’s challenge is to identify the objects which appears on the back of the old 5,000-franc note of Madagascar.

If you can precisely identify the name and location of the building and/or monument—or have a lead which you think might be useful—please post a comment, preferably including a URL which links to evidence supporting your identification.

These objects appear on the back of the 5,000-franc from 1983 (Pick 69). The SCWPM claims the building is a school, but doesn’t give a precise identification. The monument has writing on it which reads “MADAGASIKARA MAHALEOTENA NAMBARA AMBAHBENASO 26 JUIN 1960.” The date is Madagascar’s independence day, and the text is in Malagasy.

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IDENTIFIED: La Bibliothèque Nationale de Madagascar (The National Library of Madagascar) building in Antananarivo and Stèle de l’Indépendance in Place de l’Indépendance in Antananarivo.

Courtesy of Robert Bethea, Murray Hanewich, and Dominique Dannery.

Madagascar new 2,000-ariary note confirmed



2,000 ariary (US$0.97), no date. Like Pick 90, but new signature and references to franc removed.

The 10,000-ariary note has also been confirmed without reference to franc. If anyone knows when these notes were introduced, or if the other denominations have been issued also without references to franc, please share that info.

Courtesy of Bill Stubkjaer.

Madagascar revised 10,000-ariary note confirmed

The first set of images below are Pick 92, the 10,000-ariary (US$5.10) note issued in March 2007. The second set is of a new type, as it no longer has any references to francs on the front or back. Also, the signature is new, too.





Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Madagascar revised 100- and 200-ariary notes confirmed

The following two notes, both dated 2004, have been confirmed with a new signature variety (Frederic Rasamoely). If anyone knows the date of introduction, please share that information.





Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Madagascar revised 5,000-ariary note confirmed



P91: 5,000 ariary (US$2.45), ND. Like Pick 84, but with Omron rings (security feature consisting of patterns of yellow circles) on front and back, and new signature (Frederic Rasamoely, GOUVERNEUR). 150 x 75 mm.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Madagascar revised 1,000-ariary note confirmed



1,000 ariary (US$2.45), 2004. Like Pick 89, but new signature (Frederic Rasamoely, GOUVERNEUR).

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.

Madagascar revised 2,000-ariary note confirmed


2,000 ariary (US$1.10), 2007. Like P83, but with addition of Omron rings on front and back, “MAP” overprint on new signature (Frederic Rasamoely, GOUVERNEUR), addition of “Madagascar naturellement” above watermark, and replacing upper left serial number with “MADAGASCAR ACTION PLAN 2007-2012.”

Courtesy of Ronny Hick.

Madagascar upgrades security on 5,000-ariary note



P91: 5,000 ariary (US$2.45), ND (2006). Issued October 2006. Like Pick 84, but with Omron rings (security feature consisting of patterns of yellow circles) on front and back. 150 x 75 mm.

In addition to the note reported above, Madagascar plans to add Omron rings to the 2,000- and 10,000-ariary notes to be issued in the coming months.

Courtesy of banknoteshop@gmx.net.