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

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 Paper Money lists the type as Pick 77.

Obverse: On the right, portait of young woman. Its lettering reads “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 given in the catalogue: “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: Port city in the background, figure with long dress, head and face covered, with fruits on right hand. Its lettering reads “BANQUE DE L'ALGERIE / 5 / CLEMENT SERVEAU DEL. RITA SC.”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Algeria 5”. The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Clément Serveau. Engraving is credited to Ernest Deloche, Marguerite Dreyfus (Rita). Watermark: Female figure. Signatures recorded for the type: Camille Moyse (CM) (Secretary General); Penalva (P) (General Cashier); Edmont Archambaud (EA) (Secretary General); Pierre de Roux (PR) (Secretary General); Frédéric Sebald (FS) (General Cashier). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 13 June 1925. 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.