Republic of Guinea (1958-1979, 1984-present), People's Revolutionary Republic of Guinea (1979-1984)
Country in West Africa (1958-present)
Location: West Africa
Capital City: Conakry
Government type: Republic
Main languages: French, Fula, Maninka, Susu, Kissi, Kpelle
Main religions: Sunni Islam, Catholic Christianity, Animism
Chronology
1958: Guinea becomes independent from France
Currency
Franc (1959-1971)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
Syli (1971-1985)
1 Syli = 100 Cauri
Franc (1985-present)
1 Franc = 100 Centimes
Coins from Guinea in the collection
•1 Syli, 1971 (aluminum, Shanghai mint, KM#43)
•1 Franc, 1985 (brass-plated steel, Stuttgart mint, KM#56)
Banknotes from Guinea in the collection
•100 Franc, 1960 (P#13)
•1 Syli, 1981 (P#20)
•10 Syli, 1980 (P#23)
•25 Syli, 1980 (P#24)
•25 Franc, 1985 (P#28)