500 Francs from West African States Burkina Faso. Pick # 302Ck and Serial # R.42 96605. This rare beauty was graded 66 EPQ (Exceptional Paper Quality) Gem Uncirculated by PMG with only one graded at this grade level with only one graded one single point higher according to PMG Population Report. This example shows dark inks, bright paper, ample margins, and embossing which is clearly evident right through the PMG holder. Brown, green and multicolor. Field workers at left, mask carving at right. Back: Woman at left, farmer on tractor at right. Watermark: Woman's head. Signature #8.

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