2000 Ariary / 10000 Francs

Madagascar ran a dual-denomination system from 1961 until 2005, when the ariary formally replaced the Malagasy franc at a fixed rate of 1 ariary to 5 francs — meaning this note's face value required two numbers that were neither equal nor a round conversion. The 2003 issue predates the official cutover by two years, placing it in the transitional window when both currencies were legally valid simultaneously.

Giesecke & Devrient's involvement here is consistent with their long relationship with francophone African central banks. The 3-D security element is notable for a denomination of this modest level.