100 francs 1921 — Algeria ( Pick: 81a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 francs issued in Algeria in 1921. It is cataloged under Pick number 81a. The front side features a design from 1914-1942, displaying two boys on the left and an Arab with a camel on the right, with purple and brown colors on a blue underprint.
This note was produced by the Banque de France and measures 181 x 115 mm. It is signed by M. Paul Ernest Picard, the Secrétaire Général; Penalva, the Caissier Principal; and Moyse, also the Secrétaire Général.
The production amount of this note is not specified. The date variants for this note are recorded as a. 3.1.1921 and 22.9.1921.
This note was produced by the Banque de France and measures 181 x 115 mm. It is signed by M. Paul Ernest Picard, the Secrétaire Général; Penalva, the Caissier Principal; and Moyse, also the Secrétaire Général.
The production amount of this note is not specified. The date variants for this note are recorded as a. 3.1.1921 and 22.9.1921.
Specifications
- Signed by
- M. Paul Ernest Picard (Le Secrétaire Général); Penalva (Le Caissier Principal); Moyse (Le Secrétaire Général)
- Date of issue
- 3 January 1921
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Colour
- Purple and brown on blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 181 x 115 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 81a
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 100 francs banknote (Pick 81a) on January 3, 1921. This note was part of the multicolor series introduced to enhance security features, following the earlier single-color designs.
The obverse features two young boys on the left, one seated holding a traditional bendir and the other standing picking berries, while on the right, an Arab man with a camel is depicted. The reverse portrays an allegorical woman seated under an olive tree, accompanied by a child offering her an orange, with a sword, an open book, and rolls of parchment nearby. The note measures 181 x 115 mm and was printed by the Banque de France.
