The 200 dirhams of the series dated 2012 is a note about Morocco’s sea gate. The back shows a container ship at the Tanger-Med port, gantry cranes and the Cape Spartel lighthouse near Tangier, at the entrance to the Strait of Gibraltar: the country presents itself as a hub of world trade between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean.

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.

The highest denomination of the 2012 series completes the set in a Morocco collection and sits well in «lighthouses» and «ships and ports on banknotes» topical sets. UNC condition means the note has never circulated: no folds, no wear, no soiling, even corners — just as it left the press.

If this theme interests you, take a look at the other items in the VPcoins catalogue.