KOGUJA Banknotes Catalog

500 dinars 1992 — Algeria ( Pick: 139 )

Region: Africa
Front side
500 dinars Algeria 1992 — Front side
Back side
500 dinars Algeria 1992 — Back side

Banknote description

The banknote is a 500 dinars issued in Algeria in 1992. It is cataloged under Pick number 139.

The front side of the note features a design depicting Hannibal's troops and elephants engaging the Romans at the center right. The colors include deep purple, violet, and red-violet on a multicolor underprint. The back side showcases waterfalls at the left, the tomb ruins of Numid King Massinissa at the left center, and elephant mounted troops at the center right. This note also contains a watermark of elephant heads.

The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 71 mm. It is signed by Abdelouahab Kéramane and Mustapha Guerdoud. The printing office responsible for its production is the Bank of Algeria.

Specifications

Signed by
Abdelouahab Kéramane (Governor 1992-2001), Mustapha Guerdoud (General Secretary 1992-2005)
Date of issue
1992-05-21
Printing office
Bank of Algeria (بنك الجزائر)
Paper
Paper
Colour
Deep purple, violet, and red-violet on multicolor underprint
Dimensions
150 x 71 mm
Amount produced
Undetermined
Pick catalog
139

About this banknote

The Bank of Algeria issued the 500 dinars banknote in 1992. This series was introduced during a period of economic transition, with the signature of Governor Abdelouahab Kéramane, who served from 1992 to 2001, and General Secretary Mustapha Guerdoud, who served from 1992 to 2005.

The front side of the banknote displays Hannibal's troops and elephants engaging the Romans, with deep purple, violet, and red-violet colors on a multicolor underprint. The back side features waterfalls, tomb ruins of the Numidian King Massinissa, and elephant-mounted troops. It includes the watermark of elephant heads, and the banknote’s dimensions are 150 x 71 mm.

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