10 dinars 1943 — Algeria ( Pick: 123a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1943, carries a denomination of 10 dinars. The note is colored red and cream, with a front side design featuring a pair of storks and a minaret in lilac and multicolor. The back side design depicts carpet weavers and includes a watermark of Amir Abd el-Kader. The note showcases two styles of numerals in the date and serial number, specifically in the French # block style.
This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 123a.
This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 123a.
Specifications
- Colour
- Red and cream
- Pick catalog
- 123a
About this banknote
The Banque Centrale d'Algérie issued the 10 dinars banknote (Pick 123a) on January 1, 1964, as part of Algeria's inaugural dinar series following its independence in 1962. This series marked the transition from the Algerian franc to the dinar, with the dinar officially introduced on April 1, 1964.
The front of the banknote features a pair of storks and a minaret, while the reverse depicts carpet weavers. The watermark presents Amir Abd el-Kader. This variant (123a) is characterized by the French block style serial numbers, specifically within series 162 to 1093.
