5 francs 1913 — Algeria ( Pick: 77 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 francs issued in Algeria in 1913. It is cataloged under Pick number 77. The front design features a girl with a kerchief to the right, rendered in red-orange, blue, and multicolor. The back depicts a veiled woman with fruit at center right against a wharf scene, presented in blue and multicolor.
The dimensions of the banknote are 128 x 88 mm. It is signed by Camille Moyse and Penalva, in the roles of Secrétaire Général and Caissier Principal. The printing office responsible for this note is the Banque de France.
The watermark showcases the draped head of a woman. This banknote is part of the 1913-1926 issue and features four signature varieties.
The dimensions of the banknote are 128 x 88 mm. It is signed by Camille Moyse and Penalva, in the roles of Secrétaire Général and Caissier Principal. The printing office responsible for this note is the Banque de France.
The watermark showcases the draped head of a woman. This banknote is part of the 1913-1926 issue and features four signature varieties.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Camille Moyse (Secrétaire Général) and Penalva (Caissier Principal)
- Date of issue
- 1924-1941
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Not specified
- Colour
- Red-orange, blue, and multicolor on the front; blue and multicolor on the back
- Dimensions
- 128 x 88 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 77
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 5 francs banknote (Pick 77) between 1924 and 1941. This series was introduced to replace earlier issues and featured updated designs and security features.
The front of the note displays a young woman wearing a traditional kerchief on the right side. The back features a veiled woman carrying fruit at the center right, with a wharf scene in the background. The watermark consists of a draped head of a woman. The note measures 128 x 88 mm and was printed by the Banque de France.
