Algeria 1.000 Francs 1942-Nov-03

watermark: woman's head

Algeria 1,000 Francs, 1941-1942 P-86 obverse
Algeria 1,000 Francs, 1941-1942 P-86 reverse

Information:

Rarity B - Uncommon
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
1942-Nov-03 watermark: woman's head + - - - - - -
Reference P#86
Country Algeria
Period Franc (1848-1959)
Currency Francs
Denomination 1.000 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Banque de L'Algérie
Year 1941-1942
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 193x131 mm

Obverse:

Algeria 1,000 Francs, 1941-1942 P-86

Obverse text

BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE MILLE FRANCS B.2-11-1942.B LÉON CARRÉ FEC. C. BELTRAND SC.

Obverse symbol

Multicolor print. In the foreground on the right, a family of farmers and their dog. In the background, a plowing scene in the Algerian countryside. The wording of the issuing institute “BANQUE DE L’ALGIÈRE” is printed in blue. The value in letters “MILLE FRANCS” is printed in red. Signatures, numbering and date of issue are printed in black. At the bottom center, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed on three lines.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE LÉON CARRÉ FEC. E. DELOCHE SC.

Reverse symbol

On the left, an allegory of France represented by a bust of a young brunette woman. Above, a bunch of grapes climbs along the frame. Under the bust, a sheaf of wheat and numerous local fruits arranged on the ground. On the right, a seated old man seems to look at a dam and the Atlas Mountains in the distance. At the bottom center, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed in Arabic.