20 francs 1928 — Algeria ( Pick: 78b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in Algeria in 1928. It is cataloged under Pick number 78b. The dimensions of the note are 163 x 105 mm and it is printed on paper.
The front side features a portrait of a young woman at the lower right against a dull purple on blue underprint. This note has four signature varieties and belongs to the design years of 1924-1941. On the back side, two youths with plants are depicted. The watermark includes an Arabic seal at the top left and the draped head of a woman at the bottom right.
This banknote was signed by Penalva and Moyse. It was printed at the Banque de France in Paris, France.
The front side features a portrait of a young woman at the lower right against a dull purple on blue underprint. This note has four signature varieties and belongs to the design years of 1924-1941. On the back side, two youths with plants are depicted. The watermark includes an Arabic seal at the top left and the draped head of a woman at the bottom right.
This banknote was signed by Penalva and Moyse. It was printed at the Banque de France in Paris, France.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Penalva & Moyse
- Date of issue
- 1924-1928
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- Dull purple on blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 163 x 105 mm
- Pick catalog
- 78b
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 20 francs banknote (Pick 78b) on March 30, 1928. This series, printed by the Banque de France in Paris, featured the signatures of Principal Cashier Penalva and Secretary General Moyse.
The obverse displays a portrait of a young woman at the lower right, set against a dull purple hue on a blue underprint. The reverse depicts two youths holding plants. The banknote measures 163 x 105 mm and includes a watermark with an Arabic seal at the top left and a draped head of a woman at the bottom right.
