10 franc 1960 — Algeria ( Pick: 119A )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 10 franc issued in Algeria in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 119A. The dimensions of the note are 185 x 93 mm, and it is printed on paper. The front side design features Isis on the right, rendered in brown and yellow colors.
The back design resembles that of noted variant #104, identified as variant a, with a date range from July 31, 1959, to June 2, 1961. This note is signed by Jean Watteau, Antoine Civier, and Maurice Genin. It was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
A total of 4,000,000 of these banknotes were produced. The banknote belongs to a timeframe when Algeria was establishing its currency system post-independence.
The back design resembles that of noted variant #104, identified as variant a, with a date range from July 31, 1959, to June 2, 1961. This note is signed by Jean Watteau, Antoine Civier, and Maurice Genin. It was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
A total of 4,000,000 of these banknotes were produced. The banknote belongs to a timeframe when Algeria was establishing its currency system post-independence.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jean Watteau, Antoine Civier, Maurice Genin
- Date of issue
- 25-11-1960
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- brown and yellow
- Dimensions
- 185 x 93 mm
- Amount produced
- 4,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 119A
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 10 franc note in 1960, as part of its series during Algeria's transitional period. The banknote was introduced under the administration of the French colonial government, reflecting the need for currency suitable to the region under its control at the time.
The front of the Algeria 10 franc note features a brown and yellow design, with the image of Isis on the right. The reverse design is similar to an earlier issue, referenced as Pick #104. This note, with dimensions of 185 x 93 mm and signed by Jean Watteau, Antoine Civier, and Maurice Genin, was printed by the Banque de France, Paris, with a production of 4,000,000 pieces.
