50 centimes 1918 — Algeria ( Pick: NL )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Algeria, dated 1918, carries a denomination of 50 centimes. The note features a color scheme of orange and brown.
It is identified under Pick number NL. Its details support its inclusion in the catalog of banknotes.
It is identified under Pick number NL. Its details support its inclusion in the catalog of banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Orange and brown
- Pick catalog
- NL
About this banknote
The "50 Centimes" banknote was issued by the Chambre de Commerce de Bougie in Algeria in 1918. This series was introduced as a local emergency currency during World War I, to alleviate coin shortages and facilitate smaller transactions within the community.
The front side of the note features the denomination "50 Centimes" flanked by town emblems, with inscriptions in French and Arabic. The back displays a landscape motif with a tree and hills, alongside the inscriptions "ECHANGEABLE CONTRE DES BILLETS DE LA BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE". This note is printed in orange and brown, distinct for local commerce.
