MADAGASCAR banknotes - a catalog of coins of different countries: modern coins and banknotes of all countries of the world, samples, gold and silver coins, photos and description.
Ariari is the currency of Madagascar. One ariari is equal to 5 iraimbilanja. International designation MGA. The non-decimal currency, besides Madagascar, is only used in Mauritania.
In money circulation there are Banknotes in denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000 and 10000 ariari. In Madagascar, it was officially put into circulation on January 1, 2005.
Ariari was put into circulation in 1961 and was equal to 5 francs. Coins and Banknotes were denominated in francs and ariari. Smaller monetary unit than the Ariari - irimbilanya - made up 1/5 of the Ariary and, accordingly, was equal to one franc. Ariari replaced the franc as the official currency of Madagascar on January 1, 2005.
Banknotes of the main circulation SAMPLE 2003 - 2004:
100 ariari (500 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the Tsinzhi du Bemarach Nature Reserve.
Banknote release date: November 25, 2004.
Put in circulation: January 1, 2005.
200 ariari (1000 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the Village on the plateau and the entrance gate.
Banknote release date: November 25, 2004.
Put in circulation: January 1, 2005.
500 ariari (2500 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of a man flying a basket.
Banknote issue date: December 20, 2004.
Put in circulation: January 1, 2005.
1000 ariari (5000 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of Madagascar animals: Indri Lemur (Indri Indri), Lemur Ai-aye or Madagascar aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis), Madagascar beak-breasted turtle (Geochelone yniphora).
Banknote issue date: December 20, 2004.
Put in circulation: January 1, 2005.
2000 ariari (10000 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the Baobabs (Adansonia) from South Madagascar.
Banknote issue date: July 31, 2003.
Put in circulation: January 1, 2005.
5000 ariari (25000 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of sailing boats.
Banknote release date: 2003.
Put in circulation: January 1, 2005.
10000 ariari (50000 francs).
Obverse: On the left side of the Banknote there is an image of the Silver Palace.
