50 centimes 1916 — Algeria ( Pick: NL )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1916, carries a denomination of 50 centimes. It features a color scheme of green and orange.
It is listed under Pick number NL. The denomination and year categorize this banknote within the documented notes from Algeria.
It is listed under Pick number NL. The denomination and year categorize this banknote within the documented notes from Algeria.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green and orange
- Pick catalog
- NL
About this banknote
The "Chambre de Commerce de Constantine" issued this 50 centimes banknote in 1916. It was introduced during World War I, a period when many local chambers of commerce in Algeria issued their own notes due to coin shortages. These emergency banknotes aimed to facilitate smaller transactions in local economies.
The front side design prominently features "50 CENTIMES" in a central green and orange motif, with intricate decorative elements surrounding the text. The back side includes an inscription about exchangeability with the Bank of Algeria notes and displays ornate designs incorporating the initials 'CC'. The note is designated with the printer's name "IMP. B. ARNAUD" at the bottom.
