The Guinea 500 Franc banknote from 2012 adimension of 133 x 63 mm. Its smaller in size compared to the preceding series however it contains a solid security thread and a watermark image of a woman, electrotype RG, and cornerstones for added security. The banknote's obverse side features depict a portrait of a woman with a headscarf and the national emblem. Its reverse side features a mining structure with a diamond and ceremonial headdress on the side.