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Issuing authority

Algeria

North African state; French colonial money preceded the dinar.

Kind
state
Region
North Africa, Africa
Recorded period
1830 – present

Objects are filed under the historical authority that actually issued or made them. A recorded period comes from the issuer's own reference description and is left blank where no source states it.

Published entries

10

Individual types and documented families

With photographs

100%

10 with a credited real-object photo

Dated span

1914 – 1974

10 entries with their own date

Verified or well documented

0

Highest two confidence levels

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20 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1914–1942 (Pick 78)

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20 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1914–1942 (Pick 78)

1914-1942

This 20 Francs note was issued in Algeria by Banque de L'Algérie, with dates recorded from 1914–1942. It belongs to the Franc (1848-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: French Colony (1830-1962). It measures 163 × 105 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World…

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50 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1920–1937 (Pick 80)

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banknotes

50 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1920–1937 (Pick 80)

1920-1937

This 50 Francs note was issued in Algeria by Banque de L'Algérie, with dates recorded from 1920–1937. It belongs to the Franc (1848-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: French Colony (1830-1962). It measures 170 × 110 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World…

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Algerian definitive stamps

Post of Algeria

stamps

Algerian definitive stamps

20th century

Algerian definitive stamps encompass the regular postage issues produced for postal use in Algeria under French administration and following independence. Before specific issues were created, mail in Algeria utilised standard stamps of France from 1849. Dedicated definitive issues began in 1924, when French stamps w…

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5 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1925–1941 (Pick 77)

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5 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1925–1941 (Pick 77)

1925-1941

This 5 Francs note was issued in Algeria by Banque de L'Algérie, with dates recorded from 1925–1941. It belongs to the Franc (1848-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: French Colony (1830-1962). It measures 128 × 88 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World P…

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Partial type record

Sidi Abderahman Mosque issue, Algeria, 1926

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stamps

Sidi Abderahman Mosque issue, Algeria, 1926

1926

The Sidi Abderahman Mosque issue is a set of postage stamps released in Algeria in 1926. The StampWorld catalogue lists 8 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 40–40‑46). Values and colours recorded for the issue: 15C reddish brown; 20C green; 20C carmine; 25C light green; 30C light blue; 35C violet; 40C olive gr…

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2 Francs, Algeria, 1944 (Pick 99)

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2 Francs, Algeria, 1944 (Pick 99)

1944

This 2 Francs note was issued in Algeria, dated 1944. It belongs to the Franc (1848-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: French Colony (1830-1962). It measures 86 × 53 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 99. Obverse:…

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1000 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1949–1958 (Pick 107)

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banknotes

1000 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1949–1958 (Pick 107)

1949-1958

This 1000 Francs note was issued in Algeria by Banque de L'Algérie, with dates recorded from 1949–1958. It belongs to the Franc (1848-1959) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: French Colony (1830-1962). It measures 183 × 92 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of Worl…

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100 New Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1959–1961 (Pick 121)

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banknotes

100 New Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1959–1961 (Pick 121)

1959-1961

This 100 New Francs note was issued in Algeria by Banque de L'Algérie, with dates recorded from 1959–1961. It belongs to the New Franc (1959-1964) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: French Colony (1830-1962). It measures 224 × 115 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog…

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"Return of Peace" issue, Algeria, 1963

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stamps

"Return of Peace" issue, Algeria, 1963

1963

The "Return of Peace" issue comprises 8 postage stamps released by Algeria on 6 January 1963. The StampWorld catalogue lists 8 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 395–402), printed in 8 design types. Values and colours recorded for the issue: 0.05Fr multicoloured; 0.10Fr multicoloured; 0.25Fr multicoloured; 0.9…

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Children's Drawings issue, Algeria, 1974

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stamps

Children's Drawings issue, Algeria, 1974

1974

The Children's Drawings issue is a set of postage stamps released in Algeria on 15 June 1974. The StampWorld catalogue lists 4 stamps in the issue (StampWorld numbers 626–626‑628). Values and colours recorded for the issue: 0.70D multicoloured; 0.80D multicoloured; 0.90D multicoloured. Perforation: 11¾. No waterma…

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  • Banknotes6
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