5000 franc 1953 — Algeria ( Pick: 109b )
Region:
Africa
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5000 franc issued in Algeria in 1953. It is recorded under Pick number 109b. The dimensions are 206 x 105 mm, and the paper is of standard quality. The note is signed by Jean Watteau (Governor), Antoine Civier (General Cashier), and Pierre Gandy (Secretary General). The design on the front features a multicolor depiction of Pythian Apollo on the left, with the penal code displayed at the bottom center, resembling note #108.
This specific variant, marked as variant b, has recorded print dates including February 11, 1952, March 20, 1953, and several others leading up to December 4, 1955. The printing office for this banknote is the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
The multicolor design style of this banknote was used from 1949 to 1956. The Pythian Apollo motif is indicative of the artistic trends prevalent during the 1950s in Algerian banknotes.
This specific variant, marked as variant b, has recorded print dates including February 11, 1952, March 20, 1953, and several others leading up to December 4, 1955. The printing office for this banknote is the Banque de France, located in Paris, France.
The multicolor design style of this banknote was used from 1949 to 1956. The Pythian Apollo motif is indicative of the artistic trends prevalent during the 1950s in Algerian banknotes.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Jean Watteau (Governor), Antoine Civier (General Cashier), Pierre Gandy (Secretary General)
- Date of issue
- 1953
- Printing office
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Multicolor
- Dimensions
- 206 x 105 mm
- Pick catalog
- 109b
About this banknote
The Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie issued the 5000 Francs banknote series between 1949 and 1956. This series was introduced to standardize currency across Algeria and Tunisia under a unified banking authority.
The obverse features Pythian Apollo on the left, with the penal code displayed at the bottom center. The reverse depicts Trajan's Arch. This specific note, cataloged as Pick 109b, was printed by the Banque de France in Paris and measures 206 x 105 mm.
