Algeria 50 Centimes, 1944 P-97

Algeria 50 Centimes, 1944 P-97 obverse
Algeria 50 Centimes, 1944 P-97 reverse

Information:

Reference P#97
Country Algeria
Period Franc (1848-1959)
Currency Centimes
Denomination 50 Centimes
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1944
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 01.03.1949
Size (WxH) 86x53 mm

Obverse:

Algeria 50 Centimes, 1944 P-97

Obverse text

REGION ECONOMIQUE D'ALGERIE DELIBERATION DU 31 JANVIER 1944 50 CENTIMES ECHANGEABLE CONTRE DES BILLETS DE LA BANQUE DE L'ALGERIE AUX CAISSES PUBLIQUES DES TROIS DEPARTEMENTS ALGERIENS .... AVANT LE Ier MARS 1949 CH. HERVÉ IMP LA TYPO LITHO J. CARBONEL ALGER

Obverse symbol

Red-orange print. Texts in French; prefix and numbering in black; floral frame; country scene represented by palm trees, fruits, a sheaf of wheat, an agricultural field and a village in the distance.

Reverse:

Image 1

Reverse text

50 centimes 50 CONTRE-VALEUR DEPOSEE AU TRESOR

Reverse symbol

Red-orange print. Texts in Arabic and French. Frame composed of the coats of arms of the 8 Algerian cities: Constantine, Algiers, Oran, Bone, Mascara, Bougie, Mostaganem and Philippeville.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
1944-Jan-31 Series C, C1-C4 + - - $3,60 $3,60 - -
1944-Jan-31 Series F, F1 - - - - - -