100 franc 1936 — Algeria ( Pick: 81 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Algeria in 1936. It is cataloged under Pick number 81. This note features a predominantly purple color scheme with green, blue, and orange accents. The front design includes purple and brown on a blue underprint, depicting two boys on the left and an Arab with a camel on the right.
This banknote measures 181 x 115 mm and is noted for being very scarce. It is signed by LE CAISSIER PAL – Penalva and LE SECRÉTAIRE GAL – Edmont Archambaud. The printing office for this note is the Banque de France.
The specific series and period are not provided. Algeria experienced significant political changes in the 1930s, with growing nationalist sentiments leading to its independence.
This banknote measures 181 x 115 mm and is noted for being very scarce. It is signed by LE CAISSIER PAL – Penalva and LE SECRÉTAIRE GAL – Edmont Archambaud. The printing office for this note is the Banque de France.
The specific series and period are not provided. Algeria experienced significant political changes in the 1930s, with growing nationalist sentiments leading to its independence.
Specifications
- Signed by
- LE CAISSIER PAL – Penalva, LE SECRÉTAIRE GAL – Edmont Archambaud
- Date of issue
- 4 September 1936
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Colour
- Predominantly purple, with green, blue, and orange accents
- Dimensions
- 181 x 115 mm
- Amount produced
- Very scarce
- Pick catalog
- 81
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 100 franc banknote in 1936. This series was introduced during the French colonial period to facilitate currency circulation in Algeria. It is characterized by its issuance under the authority of the Banque de France and the dual signatories: LE CAISSIER PAL – Penalva and LE SECRÉTAIRE GAL – Edmont Archambaud.
The front side design features a detailed depiction with two boys on the left and an Arab with a camel on the right, printed in purple and brown on a blue underprint. Notably, this banknote, cataloged as Pick 81, is predominantly purple with green, blue, and orange accents. Produced by the Banque de France, it is considered very scarce in today’s numismatic market.
