Catalog
| Issuer | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Year | 1925-1941 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5 Francs |
| Currency | Franc (1848-1959) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 128 × 88 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Banque de France, France |
| Designer(s) | Clément Serveau |
| Engraver(s) | Obverse: Ernest Deloche Reverse: Marguerite Dreyfus (Rita) |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | P#77 |
| Obverse description | On the right, portait of young woman |
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| Obverse lettering |
BANQUE DE L`ALGERIE CINQ FRANCS LE SECRETAIRE GENERAL LA CAISSIER PRINCIPAL 5 L`article 139 du code pénal punit des travaux forcés à perpétuité le contrefacteur 5 E. DELOCHE SC. (Translation: Bank of Algeria Five Francs [date] The General Secretary The Principal Cashier 5 Article 139 of the Penal Code punishes the counterfeiter with forced labor in perpetuity 5) |
| Reverse description | Port city in the background, figure with long dress, head and face covered, with fruits on right hand |
| Reverse lettering |
BANQUE DE L`ALGERIE 5 CLEMENT SERVEAU DEL. RITA SC. (Translation: Bank of Algeria 5) |
| Signature(s) | |
| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Female figure |
| 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 | 6277659950 |
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