State of Guinea-Bissau (1973-1977), Republic of Guinea-Bissau (1977-present)
Country in West Africa (1973-present)
Location: West Africa
Capital City: Bissau
Government type: Republic
Main languages: Portuguese, Pular, Mandinka
Main religions: Sunni Islam, Catholic Christianity
Chronology
1963-1974: Guinea-Bissau War of Independence
1973: Independence Declared from Portugal
1974: Recognized by Portugal
Currency
Peso (1975-1997)
1 Peso = 100 Centavos
Note: Since 1997, Guinea-Bissau shares the West African CFA Franc with several other countries, and there are no country-unqiue circulating coins. All coins issued in the name of Guinea-Bissau after 1997 are non-circulating.
Coins from Guinea-Bissau in the collection
•20 Peso, 1977 (cupronickel, Llantrisant mint, KM#21) Commemorative: FAO
Banknotes from Guinea-Bissau in the collection
•50 Peso, 1990 (P#10)
•100 Peso, 1990 (P#11)