500 dinars 1970 — Algeria ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 dinars issued in Algeria in 1970. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The front side design notes it as a 1970 issue, and it features predominantly purple tones.
The dimensions of the banknote are 172 x 94 mm. It is printed on paper and signed by Seghir Mostefai and Yahia Khelif.
The 500 dinars note was introduced during a time when Algeria was establishing its currency post-independence in 1962.
The dimensions of the banknote are 172 x 94 mm. It is printed on paper and signed by Seghir Mostefai and Yahia Khelif.
The 500 dinars note was introduced during a time when Algeria was establishing its currency post-independence in 1962.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Seghir Mostefai, Yahia Khelif
- Date of issue
- 1970-11-01
- Colour
- purple tones
- Dimensions
- 172 x 94 mm
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The Banque Centrale d'Algérie issued the 500 dinars banknote in 1970. This denomination was introduced to accommodate the growing economic needs of Algeria following its independence in 1962.
The front of the note features a view of the city of Algiers, including the Casbah and the Great Mosque, along with a traditional sailing vessel. The reverse depicts an Algerian galleon from the 17th century in the port of old Algiers, with the Casbah in the background. The watermark displays the image of Emir Abdelkader.
