100 nouveaux francs 1960 — Algeria ( Pick: 121 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 nouveaux francs issued in Algeria in 1960. It is cataloged under Pick number 121.
The front side design features blue and multicolor elements, depicting seagulls with the city of Algiers in the background. The back side design resembles that of Pick number 110.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 225 x 115 mm. It is signed by Jean Watteau (Governor), Antoine Civier (Caissier Général), and Maurice Genin (Secrétaire Général). The color palette includes blue, brown, and red. The exact amount produced is not specified.
The front side design features blue and multicolor elements, depicting seagulls with the city of Algiers in the background. The back side design resembles that of Pick number 110.
This note is printed on paper and has dimensions of 225 x 115 mm. It is signed by Jean Watteau (Governor), Antoine Civier (Caissier Général), and Maurice Genin (Secrétaire Général). The color palette includes blue, brown, and red. The exact amount produced is not specified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jean Watteau (Governor), Antoine Civier (Caissier Général), Maurice Genin (Secrétaire Général)
- Date of issue
- 25 November 1960
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Blue, brown, and red
- Dimensions
- 225 x 115 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 121
About this banknote
The "Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie" issued the 100 nouveaux francs banknote in 1960. This note was part of a broader effort to update the currency following Algeria's economic changes during decolonization. The series was introduced in the context of monetary reforms transitioning the Algerian franc to the newly established "nouveaux francs".
The front side of Pick 121 features a design of seagulls with the city of Algiers in the background, rendered in blue and multicolor. The back side mirrors the design of Pick 110. The note was printed by the Banque de France and measures 225 x 115 mm. It is signed by Jean Watteau, Antoine Civier, and Maurice Genin.
