1 franc 1917 — Albania ( Pick: S142a )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 franc issued in Albania in 1917. It is cataloged under Pick number S142a, providing its reference within the issue.
This note is printed on paper and features a color scheme of red and black. The dimensions of the banknote are 107 x 72 mm. It was produced by A. A. VANGHELT - KORYTZA, indicating the printing office responsible for its production.
Design details of the front and back sides are not specified. The 1 franc denomination was part of Albania's currency issued during its post-World War I recovery phase in 1917.
This note is printed on paper and features a color scheme of red and black. The dimensions of the banknote are 107 x 72 mm. It was produced by A. A. VANGHELT - KORYTZA, indicating the printing office responsible for its production.
Design details of the front and back sides are not specified. The 1 franc denomination was part of Albania's currency issued during its post-World War I recovery phase in 1917.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1917
- Printing office
- A. A. VANGHELT - KORYTZA
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red and black
- Dimensions
- 107 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- S142a
About this banknote
The issuing authority for this banknote was the Directorate of Finances of the Republic of Albania. The series was issued in 1917 during a period of local governance in Albania, specifically reflecting financial activities in Korytza under French military administration. These notes were issued to facilitate commerce and address currency shortages during World War I.
The front side design features the double-headed eagle, a prominent symbol of Albanian identity, printed in black over a red background. The note prominently displays the denomination "1 Fr" in both French and Albanian. This banknote was printed by A. A. Vanghelt in Korytza and measures 107 x 72 mm, reflecting the adaptations made during transitional governance.
