5 franc 1940 — Algeria ( Pick: 77a )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Algeria in 1940. It is cataloged under Pick number 77a.
The front design features elements from the 1913-1926 Issue and 1924-1941 in red-orange, blue, and multicolor, depicting a girl with a kerchief at the right. The back design presents a veiled woman with fruit at center right, set against a wharf scene, and is rendered in blue and multicolor. A watermark of a draped head of a woman is also present.
This note is printed on paper and measures 128 x 88 mm. It is signed by Secrétaire Général Pierre de Roux and Caissier Principal Frédéric Sebald.
The front design features elements from the 1913-1926 Issue and 1924-1941 in red-orange, blue, and multicolor, depicting a girl with a kerchief at the right. The back design presents a veiled woman with fruit at center right, set against a wharf scene, and is rendered in blue and multicolor. A watermark of a draped head of a woman is also present.
This note is printed on paper and measures 128 x 88 mm. It is signed by Secrétaire Général Pierre de Roux and Caissier Principal Frédéric Sebald.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Secrétaire Général Pierre de Roux, Caissier Principal Frédéric Sebald
- Date of issue
- July 2, 1940
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolor
- Dimensions
- 128 x 88 mm
- Pick catalog
- 77a
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 5 franc banknote (Pick 77a) on September 4, 1940. This multicolor series, introduced in 1924, featured designs reflecting local culture and was printed by the Banque de France.
The front side of the note displays a young girl wearing a kerchief on the right. The back side features a veiled woman carrying fruit at center right, with a wharf scene behind. The note measures 128 x 88 mm and includes a watermark of a draped woman's head.
