100 franc 1942 — Algeria ( Pick: 88 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Algeria in 1942. It is cataloged under Pick number 88.
The front side design features an Algerian wearing a turban on the left. The back side displays an image of plowing with oxen at the center. This banknote is multicolored and measures 157 x 92 mm. It is printed on paper and was signed by Jacques Simon and Georges Hourriez.
The watermark on this banknote reads "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE." This banknote was part of the 1942 issue, valid from March 27, 1942, to July 23, 1945.
The front side design features an Algerian wearing a turban on the left. The back side displays an image of plowing with oxen at the center. This banknote is multicolored and measures 157 x 92 mm. It is printed on paper and was signed by Jacques Simon and Georges Hourriez.
The watermark on this banknote reads "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE." This banknote was part of the 1942 issue, valid from March 27, 1942, to July 23, 1945.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jacques Simon, Georges Hourriez
- Date of issue
- 1942
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- Multicolor
- Dimensions
- 157 x 92 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 88
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 100 francs banknote (Pick 88) between March 27, 1942, and July 23, 1945. This series was introduced during World War II, reflecting the economic conditions of the time.
The obverse features an Algerian man wearing a turban on the left side, with the denomination "100" prominently displayed. The reverse depicts a farmer plowing a field with oxen at the center. The watermark consists of the text "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE" repeated vertically across the note. This banknote was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
