500 dinar 1998 — Algeria ( Pick: 141 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 dinar issued in Algeria in 1998. It is cataloged under Pick number 141. This note features deep purple, violet, and red-violet on a multicolor underprint.
The front side design details are not available. This banknote is made of paper and measures 150 x 71 mm. It is signed by Abdelouahab Kéramane, the Governor from 1992 to 2001, and Mustapha Guerdoud, the General Secretary from 1992 to 2005.
The printing office for this banknote is the Bank of Algeria. In 1998, Algeria was undergoing various economic reforms aimed at addressing financial challenges.
The front side design details are not available. This banknote is made of paper and measures 150 x 71 mm. It is signed by Abdelouahab Kéramane, the Governor from 1992 to 2001, and Mustapha Guerdoud, the General Secretary from 1992 to 2005.
The printing office for this banknote is the Bank of Algeria. In 1998, Algeria was undergoing various economic reforms aimed at addressing financial challenges.
Specifications
- Signed by
- AK (Abdelouahab Kéramane, Governor (1992-2001)), MG (Mustapha Guerdoud, General Secretary (1992-2005))
- Date of issue
- 1998
- 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
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 141
About this banknote
The Bank of Algeria issued the 500 dinar banknote (Pick 141) on June 10, 1998, as part of an enhanced series incorporating advanced security features. This series introduced a 13-millimeter-wide holographic strip and a security thread to deter counterfeiting.
The obverse features a depiction of Hannibal's army, including war elephants, engaging Roman soldiers, with Arabic inscriptions for "Bank of Algeria" and "Five hundred dinars." The reverse displays the tomb of Numidian King Massinissa. The banknote measures 150 x 71 mm and is predominantly deep purple, violet, and red-violet on a multicolored underprint.
