1 franc 1915 — Algeria ( Pick: NL )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1915, carries a denomination of 1 franc. The note features a cream color.
It is cataloged under Pick number NL. The details confirm its identification among banknotes issued during this timeframe.
It is cataloged under Pick number NL. The details confirm its identification among banknotes issued during this timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Cream
- Pick catalog
- NL
About this banknote
The "Compagnie de Mokta-El-Hadid" issued this banknote in Algeria in 1915. It was introduced as a means to facilitate transactions in the absence of sufficient official currency during the economic strains of World War I. This type of local private issuance was common during periods of fiscal shortage.
The banknote features the inscription "Compagnie de Mokta-El-Hadid" and "25 AOUT 1915", indicating its issuance date. The note is cream-colored and contains handwritten signatures and annotations, reflecting its use as a practical transaction tool. This particular note does not have an official Pick catalog number, highlighting its specific and localized issuance.
