10 nouveaux francs 1959 — Algeria ( Pick: 119a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 nouveaux francs issued in Algeria in 1959. It is cataloged under Pick number 119a. The front design features Isis positioned on the right side, with a color scheme of brown and yellow. The back design resembles that of another noted document, specifically variant a, dated from July 31, 1959, to June 2, 1961.
This note includes a Moorish Woman's head watermark and has dimensions of 185 x 92 mm. It is signed by Civier, Watteau, and Genin and was printed by the Banque de France. Additional details regarding the amount produced are not specified.
The banknote reflects Algeria's transition during a significant decolonization period, culminating in independence in 1962.
This note includes a Moorish Woman's head watermark and has dimensions of 185 x 92 mm. It is signed by Civier, Watteau, and Genin and was printed by the Banque de France. Additional details regarding the amount produced are not specified.
The banknote reflects Algeria's transition during a significant decolonization period, culminating in independence in 1962.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Civier, Watteau, Genin
- Date of issue
- 31 July 1959
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Moorish Woman's head watermark
- Colour
- brown and yellow
- Dimensions
- 185 x 92 mm
- Amount produced
- not specified
- Pick catalog
- 119a
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued this series of banknotes in 1959. This series was introduced during a period of transitioning currency values amid economic changes. The banknotes were printed by the Banque de France, reflecting the ongoing financial connections between France and Algeria during this period.
The front of the 10 nouveaux francs note features a design in brown and yellow, with an image of Isis on the right. The back side design is similar to that of Pick #104. This banknote, Pick 119a, measures 185 x 92 mm and includes signatures by Civier, Watteau, and Genin. The paper contains a watermark of a Moorish Woman's head.
