50 centimes 1915 — Algeria ( Pick: NL )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1915, carries a denomination of 50 centimes. It features a color scheme of brown and cream.
Listed under Pick number NL, this banknote is documented in the catalog. The denomination and year provide essential details for its entry among banknotes of the timeframe.
Listed under Pick number NL, this banknote is documented in the catalog. The denomination and year provide essential details for its entry among banknotes of the timeframe.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- NL
About this banknote
The 50 centimes banknote was issued by the "Chambre de Commerce" in Algeria in 1915. This series was introduced to address small denomination currency shortages during World War I. Local chambers of commerce were authorized to issue emergency notes due to the lack of coins.
The front features inscriptions in French and Arabic, with the coat of arms of Bougie and Setif. The denomination, "50 centimes," is prominently displayed. The back elaborates on redeemability against Banque de l'Algérie notes. This note is primarily brown and cream in color and is considered uncommon in numismatic circles, often lacking a Pick catalog number.
