Algerian Five Franc Banknote. Allied occupation of Algeria. Accession number written on reverse. Fold down the middle.
Collection
Banknotes
Made/Created
Date made
Nov 16, 1942
Time Period
20th Century
Place of Origin
Country
Algeria
Region
North Africa
Continent
Africa
Designer or Engraver Information
Designer or Engraver
M. Cochard
Role
Designer
Banknote Details
Banknote Type
Issued Note
Currency
Algerian Franc
Denomination
5
Issuing Authority
Bank of Algeria
Production Dates
1942 - 1943
Serial Number
169
Obverse
Description
A frame with repeating floral patterns. In the center at the top, the wording of the issuing institute "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE" and the value "CINQ FRANCS". In the center in a guilloche rosette, the value “5” in very large number. The signatures and the date of issue are printed in green. At the bottom of the bill, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed in green inside a cartridge.
Reverse
Description
On the left, palm fronds and the value "5" printed in green in a diamond. Above, the wording of the issuing institute "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE". On the right, the front portrait of a young woman wearing a crown of wheat ears. At the bottom of the note, article 139 of the Penal Code is written in Arabic in a rectangle.
