Algeria 100 NF type 1959 "Gulls"

Reference:

Pick: #121 , The Banknote Book: B149 , Other: MK59

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Description

Algeria. Bank of Algeria. 1959-1961 Issues. Work by Robert Pougheon and engraving by Piel and Armanelli for the front and Beltrand for the back. Dimensions: 225 x 115 mm. Watermark: Ram's head in a diamond-shaped medallion. Front and back: Polychrome printing predominantly blue. Description of the front: The wording of the issuing institute changes and becomes “BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE” printed in black. The value "100NF" is printed in dark blue on light blue rectangles in the upper corners. The numbering, signatures and date of issue are printed in black. In the center, a group of seagulls in flight and the three signatures. Below, the value in letters is printed in dark blue in an orange and blue cartridge. On the left, a compass rose with article 139 of the Penal Code printed in an orange cartouche. In the background, a view of the bay of Algiers and the Atlas mountains at the time of Portuguese and Spanish domination. Two combinations of signatures with The Cashier General, The Governor The Secretary General. Description of the back: Columns of arabesques on the sides. In the center, a view of a quay in the port of Algiers with local goods being loaded. The wording of the issuing institute “BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE ET ​​DE LA TUNISIE” is written in Arabic. At the top of the note, the value "100NF" is written in Arabic and repeated in the corners. The specimen is known to be overprinted "SPECIMEN" in black diagonally.

Banknotes :Bank of Algeria (1956-1962)