20 Francs, Banque de L'Algérie, Algeria, 1914–1942 (Pick 78)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1914-1942
Issuing entity
AlgeriaThis 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 Paper Money lists the type as Pick 78.
Obverse: Dull purple on blue underprint. Portrait young woman at lower right. 4 signatures. Its lettering reads “BANQUE DE L'ALGERIE / PAYABLES AU PORTEUR ET A VUE / VINGT FRANCS / ART. 139 _ LE CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX / FORCES A PERPETUITE LE CONTREFACTEUR”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Twenty Francs”. Reverse: Two youths with plants. Its lettering reads “بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم ويل للمطففين / 20 / GEORGES DUVAL FEC. ROMAGNOL SC”.
The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Georges Duval. Engraving is credited to Cesare Abramo Romagnoli (Romagnol). Signatures recorded for the type: J. Biron (JB) (General Cashier); Camille Moyse (CM) (Secretary General); Penalva (P) (General Cashier); Edmont Archambaud (EA) (Secretary General); Frédéric Sebald (FS) (General Cashier); Pierre de Roux (PR) (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.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 2
- Photograph views
- 2
- Catalogue references
- 2
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Physical characteristics
- Size
- 163 × 105 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Paper
Technical characteristics
- Printer
- Banque de France, Paris, France
- Currency
- Franc (1848-1959)
- Designer
- Georges Duval
- Engraver
- Cesare Abramo Romagnoli (Romagnol)
- Signatures
- J. Biron (JB) (General Cashier) · Camille Moyse (CM) (Secretary General) · Penalva (P) (General Cashier) · Edmont Archambaud (EA) (Secretary General) · Frédéric Sebald (FS) (General Cashier) · Pierre de Roux (PR) (Secretary General)
- Demonetized
- Yes
- Issuing bank
- Banque de L'Algérie
Design
- Obverse
- Dull purple on blue underprint. Portrait young woman at lower right. 4 signatures.
- Reverse
- Two youths with plants.
- Obverse lettering
- BANQUE DE L'ALGERIE / PAYABLES AU PORTEUR ET A VUE / VINGT FRANCS / ART. 139 _ LE CODE PENAL PUNIT DES TRAVAUX / FORCES A PERPETUITE LE CONTREFACTEUR
- Reverse lettering
- بسم الله الرحمان الرحيم ويل للمطففين / 20 / GEORGES DUVAL FEC. ROMAGNOL SC
Identification
- Value
- 20 Francs
- Dates recorded
- 1914-1942
- Distinguishing features
- Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
- Catalogue number to match
- Pick 78
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
- Research required
- Issue or mint date
- Recorded
- Material
- Recorded
- Weight
- Research required
- Mint or printer
- Recorded
- Mint or printer mark
- Research required
- Catalogue reference
- Recorded
- Attached photograph (check rights)
- Recorded
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Catalogue references
- Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P78
- NumistaN# 209057
Research required
- Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.