5 dinar 1964 — Algeria ( Pick: 122 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 dinar issued in Algeria in 1964. It is cataloged under Pick number 122. The front side design features a griffon vulture and a tawny eagle perched on rocks at the left center, with a color scheme of purple and lilac. The back design depicts a sheep herder and native objects. The watermark presents Amir Abd el-Kader, and the note includes two styles of numerals in the date and serial number.
This note measures 160 x 82 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Seghir Mostefai, the Governor, and Bouasria Belghoula, the Director General. The printing office is Banque de France, Paris, France.
Algeria gained independence from France on July 5, 1962.
This note measures 160 x 82 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Seghir Mostefai, the Governor, and Bouasria Belghoula, the Director General. The printing office is Banque de France, Paris, France.
Algeria gained independence from France on July 5, 1962.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Seghir Mostefai (Governor), Bouasria Belghoula (Director General)
- Date of issue
- 11 April 1964
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Dimensions
- 160 x 82 mm
- Pick catalog
- 122
About this banknote
The Banque Centrale d'Algérie issued the 5 dinar banknote (Pick 122) on January 1, 1964. This note was part of the first series of dinar banknotes introduced following Algeria's independence in 1962, replacing the Algerian new franc at par.
The obverse features a griffon vulture and a tawny eagle perched on rocks at the left center. The reverse depicts a sheep herder accompanied by native objects. The watermark presents Amir Abd el-Kader. This banknote was printed by the Banque de France in Paris and was demonetized on December 31, 1998.
