Mauritania 500 Ouguiya 2013 P-18 UNC Banknote

Discover a beautiful piece of modern African numismatic history with this Mauritania 500 Ouguiya banknote (P-18) issued in 2013 by the Central Bank of Mauritania. Combining traditional Mauritanian artistic motifs with advanced hybrid-substrate technology, this note celebrates the nation's cultural heritage, agricultural traditions, and mining industry.

The elegant geometric patterns and intricate native-inspired ornamentation on the obverse are complemented by scenes of harvesters working in the fields and an industrial mining complex on the reverse, reflecting two pillars of Mauritania's economy and identity.

Demonetized following Mauritania's 2018 currency reform, this note has become an increasingly sought-after collectible among world banknote enthusiasts, African currency collectors, and those interested in modern security printing.

History & Significance

The Ouguiya served as Mauritania's national currency from 1973 until the introduction of the new Ouguiya in 2018. This 500 Ouguiya note belongs to the final generation of banknotes issued before the currency redenomination, making it an important transitional piece in Mauritanian monetary history.

The note reflects Mauritania's economic foundations through imagery of agriculture and mining—industries that have played vital roles in the country's development. Its hybrid substrate construction also represents the growing adoption of advanced banknote technology designed to improve durability and security.

Today, demonetized examples such as this are collected worldwide as symbols of Mauritania's modern history and economic evolution.

Features

• Issuing Authority: Central Bank of Mauritania (Banque Centrale de Mauritanie)
• Period: Islamic Republic of Mauritania
• Catalog Number: P-18
• Year: 2013
• Type: Standard circulation banknote
• Material: Hybrid substrate
• Size: 138 × 65 mm
• Demonetized: 1 January 2019

Design Details

Obverse

• Traditional geometric and ornamental Mauritanian designs
• Native-inspired decorative motifs
• Arabic inscriptions and denomination markings
• Sophisticated security features integrated into the design
• Elegant green and turquoise color palette

Reverse

• Scene depicting agricultural harvesters working in the field
• Detailed illustration of an industrial mining complex
• French inscriptions and denomination displays
• Symbolic representation of Mauritania's agricultural and mineral wealth
• Finely engraved industrial and rural imagery

Condition

UNC (Uncirculated)

This banknote is in uncirculated condition, retaining crisp paper quality, strong original colors, sharp corners, and excellent eye appeal. It shows no signs of circulation wear and remains a superb example for collectors seeking high-quality modern world banknotes.

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