Mauritania 500 Ouguiya GEM UNC Note

Issuer	Mauritania
Issuing Entity	Central Bank of Mauritania (البنك المركزي الموريتاني)
Period	Islamic Republic of Mauritania ( 1960-present )
Kind	Current tickets
Dates	1979-1996
Value	500 ouguiya (500 MRO)
Currency	Former Ouguiya ( 1973-2018 )
Composition	Paper
Dimensions	161 × 87 mm
Shape	Rectangular

This Mauritania 500 Ouguiya banknote represents a significant piece of currency history from the Islamic Republic of Mauritania’s modern era. Issued by the Central Bank of Mauritania between 1979 and 1996, this note is denominated in the former Ouguiya currency system (MRO), which circulated from 1973 until 2018 before being replaced. The note measures 161 × 87 mm and features the classic rectangular design characteristic of mid-to-late 20th-century African currency.

What makes this particular specimen especially desirable is its GEM UNC (Gem Uncirculated) condition—a hallmark of pristine quality that collectors highly prize. Each purchase includes a banknote with a distinct serial number, adding to its individual collectibility. This denomination served as a significant medium of exchange in Mauritanian commerce, making it a window into the nation’s financial heritage. For numismatists and African currency enthusiasts, this note represents both historical importance and scarcity, as notes from this period are increasingly difficult to obtain in such exceptional condition. The combination of age, rarity, geographical significance, and impeccable preservation makes this an exceptional addition to any serious collection.

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