Algerian Five Francs. Type 1944. Dated October 2, 1944. Allied occupation. Rip at top of bill. Corners folded and accession number written in pencil on reverse.
Collection
Banknotes
Made/Created
Date made
1944 - 1945
Time Period
20th Century
Place of Origin
Country
Algeria
Region
North Africa
Continent
Africa
Designer or Engraver Information
Designer or Engraver
Emile Deloche
Role
Engraver
Designer or Engraver
Rita Dreyfus
Role
Engraver
Banknote Details
Banknote Type
Issued Note
Currency
Algerian Franc
Denomination
5
Issuing Authority
Bank of Algeria
Production Dates
Oct 2, 1944
Serial Number
412
Obverse
Description
Orange security background composed of arabesques in rehearsal. The wording of the issuing institute "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE", the value "CINQ FRANCS", the date of issue and the signatures are printed in blue on the left. On the right, in a medallion, a front portrait of a young Muslim girl.
Reverse
Description
A veiled Algerian woman carries a basket of fruit and in the background, a view of the port of Algiers with the Admiralty buildings.
