20 francs 1932 — Algeria ( Pick: 78b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 francs issued in Algeria in 1932. It is cataloged under Pick number 78b. The front design features a dull purple color on a blue underprint with a portrait of a young woman at the lower right and includes four signature varieties.
The back of the note depicts two youths with plants. It has a watermark featuring an Arabic seal at the top left and a draped head of a woman at the bottom right. The dimensions of the banknote are 163 x 105 mm.
Printing was conducted by the Banque de France in Paris. This banknote represents a variant from the period of June 17, 1924, to May 31, 1932.
The back of the note depicts two youths with plants. It has a watermark featuring an Arabic seal at the top left and a draped head of a woman at the bottom right. The dimensions of the banknote are 163 x 105 mm.
Printing was conducted by the Banque de France in Paris. This banknote represents a variant from the period of June 17, 1924, to May 31, 1932.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Penalva & Moyse
- Date of issue
- 13 May 1932
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- 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 with Pick number 78b in 1932. This series was introduced during a period of reorganization in the Algerian financial system, following a pattern of releases from 1924 to 1932. The notes were printed by Banque de France, Paris, ensuring consistency and quality in the design and production process.
The front of the banknote features the portrait of a young woman positioned at the lower right, with design elements in dull purple on a blue underprint. The back showcases the depiction of two youths with plants. It includes a watermark with an Arabic seal at the top left and a draped head of a woman at the bottom right. The note measures 163 x 105 mm and was signed by Penalva and Moyse.
