The 50 dirhams dated 2012 is a note about the argan tree, whose fruit yields the famous argan oil. The back shows an argan tree, a grindstone for pressing argan oil, the Ouzoud Falls and a hawk; on the front, behind the king’s portrait, is a stylised Bab Essebaa gate in Essaouira. The note entered circulation on 19 December 2013.

The front of every denomination in the series follows one concept: a portrait of Mohammed VI, the royal crown, the coat of arms and an ornament inspired by Moroccan doors, while the back is framed by patterns from Moroccan carpets. Held to the light, the note shows a watermark of the king and the value numeral. The series was printed by the national works Dar As-Sikkah and signed by the government representative Khalid Safir and Governor Abdellatif Jouahri.

For a Morocco collection it is a middle denomination of the 2012 series, and for topical sets it brings flora, fauna and waterfalls together on a single note. UNC condition means the note has never circulated: no folds, no wear, no soiling, even corners — just as it left the press.

You can compare this banknote with the country’s other issues in the VPcoins catalogue.