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1000 Francs

Issuer Bank of Algeria - French Administration
Year 1946-1947
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Currency Franc (1848-1959)
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Obverse description Classical female head in intaglio engraving at right, rendered in a neoclassical style with draped veil and laurel wreath. The central field carries the large letterpress denomination legend "MILLE FRANCS" above the issue date and three signature lines for the Directeur Général, Caissier Général, and Secrétaire Général. Guilloche ornamental panels flank the left margin, with numeral "1000" repeated in the upper corners and alphanumeric serial number across the top centre.
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Reverse description Ploughing and sowing scene rendered in intaglio, illustrating agricultural life in Algeria. The composition is framed by ornamental guilloche borders, with the issuer name and denomination repeated in the upper register.
Reverse lettering BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE
MILLE FRANCS
W. FEL FEC. BROUTIN SC.
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