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

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 of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 121.

Obverse: Seagulls in front of Algiers. Its lettering reads “Banque de l'Algérie / Cent Nouveaux Francs”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Algeria One Hundred New Francs”. Reverse: Sheep in front of ship in port. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Robert Poughéon. Engraving is credited to Camille Beltrand, Jules Piel and Robert Armanelli. Watermark: Ram's head in a diamond-shaped medallion. Signatures recorded for the type: Jean Watteau (JW) (Governor); Antoine Civier (AC) (General Cashier); Pierre Gandy (PG) (Secretary General); Maurice Genin (MG) (Secretary General). Demonetized: Yes.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.