KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 dinars 1988 — Algeria ( Pick: 141 )

Region: Africa
Front side
500 dinars Algeria 1988 — Front side
Back side
500 dinars Algeria 1988 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 dinars issued in Algeria in 1988. It is cataloged under Pick number 141. This denomination features a multicolored design, predominantly in shades of purple, violet, and red-violet.

The front side design details are not specified in the provided information. It is printed on paper and measures 150 x 71 mm. The note is signed by Abdelouahab Kéramane, Governor, and Mustapha Guerdoud, General Secretary. The printing office responsible for its production is the Bank of Algeria.

The banknote's color palette includes multicolored tones emphasizing purple, violet, and red-violet. The Bank of Algeria was established in 1962, shortly after the country's independence.

Specifications

Signed by
Abdelouahab Kéramane (Governor), Mustapha Guerdoud (General Secretary)
Date of issue
1998-06-10
Printing office
Bank of Algeria
Paper
Paper
Colour
Multicolored, predominantly purple, violet, and red-violet
Dimensions
150 x 71 mm
Pick catalog
141

About this banknote

The Bank of Algeria issued the 500 dinars banknote (Pick 141) on June 10, 1998. This series introduced enhanced security features, including a 13-millimeter-wide holographic strip and a security thread on the reverse side, to combat counterfeiting.

The obverse features a depiction of Hannibal's army, mounted on elephants, engaging Roman soldiers in battle. The reverse showcases the tomb of Numidian King Massinissa. The banknote measures 150 x 71 mm and is predominantly purple, violet, and red-violet. The watermark consists of repeated elephant heads.

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