Algerian One Hundred Francs Type 1938 "Head" Watermark
Entry/Object ID
1985.040.094
Description
Algerian One Hundred Francs Type 1938 "Head" Watermark. Writing in pen on obverse of banknote. Accession number written on reverse at bottom.
Collection
Banknotes
Made/Created
Date made
1939 - 1945
Time Period
20th Century
Place of Origin
Country
Algeria
Region
North Africa
Continent
Africa
Designer or Engraver Information
Designer or Engraver
G. Beltrand
Role
Engraver
Banknote Details
Banknote Type
Issued Note
Currency
Algerian Franc
Denomination
100
Issuing Authority
Bank of Algeria
Production Dates
Aug 13, 1940
Serial Number
325
Obverse
Description
A blue and yellow floral frame with two ears of wheat on the sides and the value "100" printed in red in the upper corners. On the left, the portrait of a local notable in traditional costume. In the center at the top in the frame, the wording of the issuing institute "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE". Below, the value “CENT FRANCS” and its translation into Arabic are printed in red. In the background, an Algerian house and a mountain landscape. The signatures, numbering and date of issue are printed in black. In the frame below, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed in red in a cartouche.
Reverse
Description
A frame decorated with bunches of grapes, dates and two palm branches, frame an Algerian country landscape with a mountain range and a hillside village. In the center, a peasant and his two oxen plow a field. Below, in a light blue frame, article 139 of the Penal Code is written in Arabic.
Security Features
Type
Watermark
Notes
Profile of a Moorish woman in an octagonal medallion on the right
