20 franc 1945 — Algeria ( Pick: 92 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 20 franc issued in Algeria in 1945. It is cataloged under Pick number 92. The front design features a portrait of a young woman at the lower right in purple on a blue underprint, associated with the 1942-1943 issue. The back design depicts two youths with plants, and the watermark shows "BANQUE de l'ALGÉRIE."
This note is printed on paper and measures 125 x 92 mm. The colour scheme is dominated by purple and blue tones. The signatures on the note include those of the Inspecteur Général and the Caissier Principal, specifically Béring and Sebald. It was printed by the Banque de France in Paris, France.
The State Bank of Algeria operated under the authority established by the French government during the period of this banknote's issue.
This note is printed on paper and measures 125 x 92 mm. The colour scheme is dominated by purple and blue tones. The signatures on the note include those of the Inspecteur Général and the Caissier Principal, specifically Béring and Sebald. It was printed by the Banque de France in Paris, France.
The State Bank of Algeria operated under the authority established by the French government during the period of this banknote's issue.
Specifications
- Signed by
- L'Inspecteur Général et Le Caissier Principal (Béring/Sebald)
- Date of issue
- 1942-1945
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Purple and blue with predominantly purple and blue tones
- Dimensions
- 125 x 92 mm
- Pick catalog
- 92
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 20 franc banknote (Pick 92) between 1942 and 1945. This series was introduced during World War II, with known issue dates including November 29, 1944, February 2, 1945, April 3, 1945, and May 7, 1945.
The obverse features a portrait of a young woman at the lower right, designed by Georges Duval and engraved by Cesare Abramo Romagnoli. The reverse depicts two youths with plants. The watermark consists of the repeated text "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE." The banknotes were printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
