Guinea

Guinean banknotes, including uncirculated syli notes of the 1970s.

The syli was used for only about 13 years.

History and frequently asked questions below ↓

About Guinea banknotes

Guinea left the CFA franc zone in 1960 and issued its own franc. In 1972 the syli ("elephant" in Susu) replaced it, but it was abandoned in 1985 and the Guinean franc returned.

See also: African banknotes, Sierra Leone and Liberia.

Frequently asked questions

What was the syli?

Guinea's currency from 1972 to 1985; the word means "elephant".

What currency does Guinea use today?

The Guinean franc, reintroduced in 1985.

Who issues Guinean banknotes?

The Banque Centrale de la République de Guinée.

Are your Guinea banknotes genuine?

Yes. Every Guinea note we sell is a genuine banknote, never a copy or replica. Each listing states the grade, gives the Pick catalogue number where one exists and shows the front and back, and every order ships tracked from Hungary.