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

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 Paper Money lists the type as Pick 80.

Obverse: View of Algiers. Its lettering reads “BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE / CINQUANTE FRANCS / PAYABLE AU PORTEUR ET À VUE / LE CAISSIER PAL / LE SECRETAIRE GAL”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Bank of Algeria Fifty Francs Payable to the bearer and on sight”. Reverse: Child under tree at left, woman spining thread at right. Its lettering reads “ARTICLE 139 _ LE CODE PÉNAL / PUNIT DES TRAVAUX FORCÉS A / PERPETUITÉ LE CONTREFACTEUR / GEO DUVAL - FEC C 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). 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.