🇲🇷 Mauritania – 200 Ouguiya – 2006
Pick# 11b | Numista# 206479
Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of West Africa with this 2006 200 Ouguiya banknote from Mauritania. Issued by the Banque Centrale de Mauritanie, this note is part of the reduced-size paper series (2004–2009) and reflects the country’s deep connection to traditional crafts, riverine life, and Saharan culture.
🖼️ Obverse:
Features ornate geometric and native motifs in a warm orange color scheme.
Arabic script: البنك المركزي الموريتاني – مائتي أوقية – ٢٠٠ (Central Bank of Mauritania – Two Hundred Ouguiya).
Serial numbers appear in three locations: horizontally at top left and bottom center, and vertically at far right.
🌴 Reverse:
A decorated pestle and mortar, symbolizing traditional food preparation.
A dugout canoe, representing river transport and fishing culture.
A palm tree and balancing perch pole, evoking rural life and balance in nature.
French text warns against counterfeiting: "Les auteurs ou complices de falsification... seront punis..."
🔍 Additional Details:
Watermark: Portrait of a bearded man
Security: Green-yellow-green solid security thread with microprinted text: BANQUE CENTRALE DE MAURITANIE
Size: 136 × 68 mm
Material: Paper
Printer: Giesecke & Devrient, Leipzig
Demonetized: Yes
Catalog References:
Pick# 11b (Standard Catalog of World Paper Money)
Numista# 206479
This note is a visual tribute to Mauritania’s artisanal and agrarian heritage, making it a standout piece for collectors of African banknotes, ethnographic themes, or 2006 birth year gifts. A perfect complement to the 100 Ouguiya from 1989 for a thematic set.
