500 franc 1956 — Algeria ( Pick: 106 )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 500 franc issued in Algeria in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 106. The note features a design from the 1949-1955 issue and includes a ram at the center and Bacchus on the right, utilizing a green and multicolored palette.
This note measures 161 by 83 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Antoine Civier, the General Cashier, and Pierre Gandy, the Secretary General. The printing office is the Banque de France.
The Algerian War for Independence began in 1954, marking a significant period of political turmoil and transformation in the country.
This note measures 161 by 83 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Antoine Civier, the General Cashier, and Pierre Gandy, the Secretary General. The printing office is the Banque de France.
The Algerian War for Independence began in 1954, marking a significant period of political turmoil and transformation in the country.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Antoine Civier (General Cashier), Pierre Gandy (Secretary General)
- Date of issue
- 1950-1956
- Printing office
- Banque de France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolored
- Dimensions
- 161 x 83 mm
- Pick catalog
- 106
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie issued the 500 franc banknote (Pick 106) between 1950 and 1956. This series was introduced to standardize currency across Algeria and Tunisia during the French colonial period. The notes were printed by the Banque de France in Paris.
The obverse features a central image of a ram, with Bacchus depicted to the right. The reverse shows men cutting down trees. The watermark displays the profile of a Moorish woman in a square medallion on the left. The note measures 161 x 83 mm and is multicolored. Signatories include Antoine Civier as General Cashier and Pierre Gandy as Secretary General.
