Information:
| Reference | P#23 |
| Country | Tunisia |
| Period | Franc (1891-1957) |
| Currency | Francs |
| Denomination | 50 Francs |
| Type | Circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1949 |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Composition | Paper |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Size (WxH) | 137x70 mm |
Obverse:
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Latin
Obverse textBANQUE DE L'ALGERIE
& DE LA TUNISIE
50
CINQUANTE FRANCS
M. S. KHAMASSI TUNIS
Obverse symbolPolychrome print, predominantly pink and purple.
A frame and a background composed of ornamentations and arabesques. The wording of the issuing institute “BANQUE DE L’ALGIÈRE & DE LA TUNISIE”, the value “CINQUANTE FRANCS”, the numbering, the signatures and the date of issue are printed in black. On the left, the value “50” in white in a blue octagonal medallion. In the bottom frame, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed on two lines.
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Reverse:
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Latin
Reverse textبنك الجزائر وتونس
Reverse symbolWe find the elements of the front, the values in numbers and letters and “BANK OF ALGERIA & OF TUNISIA” translated into Arabic. A large rosette decorates the center of the design.
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Varieties:
| Date | Variety | Iss. | Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||
| 1949 | Specimen; perforated vertically. | + | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1949-Feb-03 | Series: 4-71; with "TUNIS" at bottom right margin. | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| 1949-Feb-03 | Series: 77-103; without "TUNIS" at bottom right margin. | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||