West African States / Senegal - 1000 Francs 1965 - Pick# 703Ke - Code Letter K - PMG 45

West African States / Senegal - 1000 Francs 1965 - Pick# 703Ke - Code Letter K - PMG 45 Colorful and visually striking banknote issued by the Banque Centrale des États de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (BCEAO) - the Central Bank of West African States, used across several French-speaking West African nations including Senegal. The 1960s BCEAO issues are considered among the most artistic and attractive banknote series of post-colonial Africa, featuring rich colors, traditional African figures, and elaborate cultural motifs. Face: Portraits of an African man and woman in traditional attire, surrounded by geometric ornamental patterns and intricate decorative elements. Back: Portrait of an elderly African man set against a lush tropical landscape featuring vegetation, river scenery, and a local canoe. The note is graded PMG 45 Choice Extremely Fine and bears the code letter “K”, identifying the Senegal issue. Country code-letter varieties from the BCEAO series are a popular specialty among collectors of African and colonial-era banknotes.