1000 MGA – 2004
$ 20
An elegant and bioculturally meaningful banknote from Madagascar, the 1000 Ariary / 5000 Francs note issued in 2004 showcases endemic wildlife—featuring a black-and-white ruffed lemur, an aye-aye, and a radiated tortoise set against a subtle map of Madagascar on the obverse, while the reverse is adorned with native succulents such as prickly pear cactus and sisal; expertly printed on paper by the Banque de France and fortified with a distinctive zebu-head watermark and electrotype “1000” for security.
1. Overview
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Issuer / Issuing Bank: Republic of Madagascar; issued by the Central Bank of Madagascar (Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara) NumistaWikipédia
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Type: Standard circulation banknote, part of the “Madagascar and its Riches” series, Series 1 Numistabanknoteworld.itnumizon.com
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Date of Issue: Dated 2004, first issued 20 December 2004; circulated between approximately 2004 and 2016 depending on signature variants banknotes.combanknotedb.com+1banknoteworld.it
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Denomination / Value: 1000 Ariary (also indicated as 5000 Francs Malagasy, reflecting dual-denomination period) banknotedb.combanknotes.combanknoteworld.it
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Currency: Ariary (introduced in 2003, officially replacing the Malagasy franc from 1 January 2005) WikipediaWikipédia
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Material / Composition: Paper Numistabanknotedb.com
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Dimensions: 138 × 69 mm; rectangular format Numistanumizon.com
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Demonetization: Officially demonetized on 31 December 2020 NumistaWikipédia
2. Design and Imagery
Recto (Obverse)
Features iconic endemic Malagasy fauna:
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Black-and-white ruffed lemur (Varecia variegata variegata)
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Aye-aye (Daubentonia madagascariensis)
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Radiated or Ploughshare tortoise (Geochelone yniphora)
Also includes the map of Madagascar and signature across variants Numistabanknoteworld.itcolnect.com
Verso (Reverse)
Depicts succulent plants typical to Madagascar, including:
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Prickly pear cactus
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Agave (sisal) plants Numistanumizon.combanknotedb.com
3. Security Features
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Watermark: Zebu’s head and electrotype ‘1000’ Numistabanknotedb.com
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Security Thread: Red and green embedded solid thread printed with “BFM 1000” banknotedb.com
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Embossing: Raised (embossed) “1000” on the right side banknotedb.com
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Registration Device: Map of Madagascar used to align front and back elements precisely banknotedb.com
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Tactile Features: Two tactile bars to assist visually impaired users banknotedb.com
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Omron Rings: Visible on both obverse and reverse (small rings for security/UV detection) banknotedb.com
4. Production Details & Variants
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Printer: Banque de France, Paris, France Numistanumizon.com
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Signature Variants: Three known signature types:
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P-89a: Frédéric Rasamoely (Governor 2007–2012) banknotedb.combanknoteworld.itcolnect.com
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P-89b: Frédéric Rasamoely (duplicate variant in same period) banknotedb.comcolnect.com
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P-89c: Alain Hervé M. Rasolofondraibe (Governor 2014–2019) banknotedb.comcolnect.com
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Issuance Span: Though dated 2004, issued across 2004–2016 to accommodate changing officials banknotedb.com+1
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Replacement Notes: Prefix Z/Z indicates replacement type notes (for lost/damaged ones); A/Z and B/Z follow normal series progression Numista
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Typology References: Catalogued as P# 89 in Standard Catalog of World Paper Money; Pick number 89; The Banknote Book designation B323 Numistanumizon.com
5. Cultural & Additional Notes
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Dual Denomination Context: Reflects the transitionary phase from the Malagasy franc to the Ariary system (1 Ar = 5 Fr), common across early 2000s banknotes Wikipediabanknoteworld.it
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Biodiversity Showcase: Emphasizes Madagascar’s unique natural heritage—using lemur, tortoise, and arid-region flora visuals aligns with national pride and conservation awareness.
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Collector Relevance: Widely traded in numismatic circles; valued in range of approximately USD 1.5–2.5 depending on condition and variant Numistabanknotedb.com
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Transition of Currency: This 2004 series preceded the 2017 “new family” of banknotes, which feature updated designs (e.g., bridges, national parks, cultural icons) WikipediaWikipédia
Summary Table
| Feature | Details |
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| Issuer / Bank | Central Bank of Madagascar (Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara) |
| Date / Issue Period | Dated 2004; issued through 2016 across variants |
| Denomination | 1000 Ariary (also 5000 Francs Malagasy) |
| Material | Paper; Size 138 × 69 mm; Rectangular |
| Design – Obverse | Lemurs and Radiated Tortoise, map of Madagascar |
| Design – Reverse | Cacti and Sisal plants from Madagascar |
| Security Features | Watermark Zebu + ‘1000’, thread, embossing, tactile bars, Omron rings |
| Printer | Banque de France, Paris |
| Variants | Signatures: P-89a, P-89b (Rasamoely), P-89c (Rasolofondraibe) |
| Replacement Notes | Prefix Z/Z series for replacements |
| Demonetized | 31 December 2020 |
| Cultural Context | Highlights biodiversity; transitional currency era |
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