500 Francs

Issuer	Banque de l'Algérie et de la Tunisie
Year	1947
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Value	500 Francs (500 TNF)
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Obverse description	A large intaglio vignette at centre-right presents a classical winged victory figure rendered in neo-antique style beneath a Roman triumphal arch, with ancient ruins visible in the background. The bank title BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE TVNISIE is set in bold letterpress across the lower portion, flanked on each side by the denomination numeral 500. Two facsimile signature lines with the date appear at upper left, with serial number and alphanumeric prefix at top and bottom.
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Reverse description	The central intaglio vignette presents three allegorical male figures in a classical academic composition, two engaged in vigorous poses suggestive of labour or sacrifice, set against a background of Roman colonnaded ruins at right. A rectangular panel at upper left carries the denomination inscription in both French and Arabic script, with a second Arabic-script panel positioned below. The engraver's name appears in the lower corners.
Reverse lettering	CINQ CENTS FRANCS خمسمائة فرنك بنك الجزائر وتونس R. POUGHEON FEC. R. ARMANELLI SC.
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