KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

1000 franc 1947 — Algeria ( Pick: 104 )

Region: Africa
Front side
1000 franc Algeria 1947 — Front side
Back side
1000 franc Algeria 1947 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 1000 franc issued in Algeria in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 104. The note features a front side design from the 1946-1948 issue, depicting Isis on the right against a brown and yellow background.

The dimensions of the banknote are 184 x 93 mm. It is printed on paper by the Banque de France in Paris. The signatures on the note are those of Jacques Brunet, Dan Couquet, and Roger Emmanuel Delahaye.

The color scheme of the note includes shades of yellow and gray. The front side design records significant dates: December 9, 1946; February 7, 1947; May 8, 1947; September 18, 1947; November 4, 1947; and November 18, 1947. The issuance of this banknote took place during a period of notable post-war currency reforms in Algeria.

Specifications

Signed by
Jacques Brunet, Dan Couquet, Roger Emmanuel Delahaye
Date of issue
September 15, 1948
Printing office
Banque de France, Paris, France
Paper
paper
Colour
yellow and gray
Dimensions
184 x 93 mm
Pick catalog
104

About this banknote

The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 1000 francs banknote (Pick 104) in 1947, with known issue dates including December 9, 1946; February 7, 1947; May 8, 1947; September 18, 1947; November 4, 1947; and November 18, 1947. This series was introduced to meet the economic demands of post-World War II Algeria.

The obverse features a predominantly yellow and gray floral frame with a background of repeating stylized flowers. On the right side, there is a profile of the goddess Isis. The banknote measures 184 x 93 mm and was printed by the Banque de France in Paris. It bears the signatures of Jacques Brunet (General Director), Dan Couquet (General Cashier), and Roger Emmanuel Delahaye (Secretary General).

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