5 centimes 1916 — Algeria ( Pick: NL )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1916, carries a denomination of 5 centimes. It features a design in blue and black.
Identified under Pick number NL, this note is part of the catalog. Its denomination and year classify it among documented banknotes.
Identified under Pick number NL, this note is part of the catalog. Its denomination and year classify it among documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and black
- Pick catalog
- NL
About this banknote
The municipal authority of Sidi-Bel-Abbès issued this 5 centimes note in 1916, amid World War I. This series was introduced to address the shortage of small change caused by metal being repurposed for the war effort. Similar emergency issues were commonly circulated during this period in various regions.
The note features simple text on both sides, including "Ville de Sidi-Bel-Abbès" and the denomination prominently displayed as "0 fr. 05." The reverse side contains "Mairie de Sidi-Bel-Abbès" with a seal depicting a seated figure, typical of French municipal notes of the era. It is printed in blue and black, reflecting its emergency nature.
