Algeria 20 Francs, 1948 P-103

Algeria 20 Francs, 1948 P-103 obverse
Algeria 20 Francs, 1948 P-103 reverse

Information:

Reference P#103
Country Algeria
Period Franc (1848-1959)
Currency Francs
Denomination 20 Francs
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing entity Banque de L'Algérie
Year 1948
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes
Size (WxH) 109x68 mm

Obverse:

Algeria 20 Francs, 1948 P-103
Latin

Obverse text

BANQUE DE L'ALGERIE 4-6-1948 VINGT FRANCS 20 frs L'ART 139 DU CODE PENAL PUNIT DESERVES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPETUITE LE CONTREFACTEUR. M. S. KHAMASSI

Obverse symbol

Polychrome printing predominantly yellow and green. A frame and a background composed of ornamentations and arabesques. The wording of the issuing institute “BANQUE DE L’ALGIÈRE”, the value “VINGT FRANCS”, the numbering, the signatures and the date of issue are printed in black. In the center, the value “20” in white in a green medallion. Below, article 139 of the Penal Code printed on three lines.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

بنك الجزائر ٢٠

Reverse symbol

Polychrome printing predominantly yellow and green. Values ​​in numbers and letters and “BANK OF ALGERIA” translated into Arabic.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1948-Jun-04 Date without letters; Series: 13 to 334 + - $15,00 $21,00 - - -