iciHaiti - Economy : All about the new 500 Gourdes note
The Bank of the Republic of Haiti (BRH) has unveiled the characteristics and security elements of the new 500 Gourdes note put into circulation on the national market.
Characteristics:
On the front of the note is the portrait of Alexandre Pétion (1770-1818). Signatory of the Act of Independence, his portrait is the main reference on the front of the paper money of 500 gourdes. Excellent tactician and outstanding gunner, he is the father of Pan-Americanism.
On the back is the Forts Jacques and Alexandre located in the heights of Pétion-ville. These forts were erected after independence by Alexandre Pétion, under the orders of Dessalines, to ensure the defense of the new nation against a possible return of the French.
Security elements:
On the back printed in iriodine ink "1804-2004".
On the front, microtext indicating the face value in letters.
The BRH asks the Haitian population to be vigilant so as not to take any counterfeit notes that may be in circulation.
