| Issuer | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Year | 1914-1942 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 20 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 163 × 105 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Banque de France, France |
| Designer(s) | Georges Duval |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Banque de France Reverse: Cesare Abramo Romagnoli |
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| Reference(s) | P#78 |
| Obverse description | Dull purple on blue underprint. Portrait young woman at lower right. 4 signatures. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE DE L`ALGERIE PAYABLES AU PORTEUR ET A VUE VINGT FRANCS ART. 139 _ LE CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPETUITE LE CONTREFACTEUR (Translation: Twenty Francs) |
| Reverse description | Two youths with plants. |
| Reverse lettering | بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم ويل للمطففين 20 GEORGES DUVAL FEC. ROMAGNOL SC |
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| Variants | There exists a very rare variant with rounded edges and an overprint ""in silver"" (У СРЕБРУ). Only 3 known samples exist, with serial numbers A.059 998, A.059 999 and A.059 000. |
| Numisquare ID | 5899657860 |
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