20 franc 1914 — Algeria ( Pick: 72 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Algeria in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 72.
The front design features Mercury on the left and Hercules on the right, with a blue color scheme. This note measures 153 x 98 mm and is printed on paper, displaying a dull purple on a blue underprint. It includes four signatures and was produced by the Banque de France in Paris, France.
The design elements are linked to the 1909-1925 timeframe. In this period, the Banque de France issued multiple denominations to facilitate transactions in its territories.
The front design features Mercury on the left and Hercules on the right, with a blue color scheme. This note measures 153 x 98 mm and is printed on paper, displaying a dull purple on a blue underprint. It includes four signatures and was produced by the Banque de France in Paris, France.
The design elements are linked to the 1909-1925 timeframe. In this period, the Banque de France issued multiple denominations to facilitate transactions in its territories.
Specifications
- Signed by
- 4 signatures
- Date of issue
- 1914
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- dull purple on blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 153 x 98 mm
- Pick catalog
- 72
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 20 franc banknote (Pick 72) in 1914 as part of its 1903-1910 series. This series was introduced to standardize currency in Algeria during the French colonial period.
The obverse features Mercury on the left and Hercules on the right, with the note printed in dull purple on a blue underprint. The reverse depicts an allegorical man and woman. The note measures 153 x 98 mm and was printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
