5 franc 1943 — Algeria ( Pick: 91 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Algeria in 1943. It is cataloged under Pick number 91.
The note features a front side design from the 1942-1943 Issue, dated November 16, 1942, and displays green coloration. The back side design depicts a facing woman on the right.
This banknote has dimensions of 195 x 132 mm and is printed in red and green. It is signed by Inspecteur Général Berino and Caissier Principal Sebald. The State Bank of Algeria issued banknotes during its governance under Vichy France, shaping its currency design.
The note features a front side design from the 1942-1943 Issue, dated November 16, 1942, and displays green coloration. The back side design depicts a facing woman on the right.
This banknote has dimensions of 195 x 132 mm and is printed in red and green. It is signed by Inspecteur Général Berino and Caissier Principal Sebald. The State Bank of Algeria issued banknotes during its governance under Vichy France, shaping its currency design.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Inspecteur Général Berino, Caissier Principal Sebald
- Date of issue
- 06-11-1942
- Colour
- Red and green
- Dimensions
- 195 x 132 mm
- Pick catalog
- 91
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie issued the 5 franc banknote (Pick 91) on November 16, 1942. This issuance occurred during World War II, following the Allied invasion of North Africa, known as Operation Torch, which began on November 8, 1942.
The front of the note features text in both French and Arabic. The reverse displays an allegorical woman facing right, accompanied by palm fronds. The note measures 195 x 132 mm and was printed by Balounin in Algeria.
