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5 Centimes
| Issuer | Commune de Palestro (Department of Alger) |
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| Year | 1916 |
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| Value | 5 Centimes (0.05) |
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| Obverse description | Printed in black on red paper, the obverse is framed by a decorative letterpress border of stylised floral and leaf motifs. The issuer name arcs across the top, while the denomination is stated in words on the left and in bold numerals on the right, divided by a vertical rule. Two lines of authorising text at the base cite the municipal council deliberation of 19 November 1916 and instruct holders to demand the maire's stamp. |
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| Reverse description | Plain red paper reverse bearing a single large circular municipality handstamp applied in black ink, partially legible, reading 'COMMUNE DE PALESTRO' around the circumference with additional text within the circle, serving as the official validation of the ticket. |
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| Protection type | Handstamp |
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