1 Franc, Tunisia, 1918–1919 (Pick 33)

This 1 Franc note was issued in Tunisia, with dates recorded from 1918–1919. It belongs to the Franc (1891-1957) currency system. and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 33.

Obverse: Red color. Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “REGENCE DE TUNIS / UN FRANC / DÉCRET DE 27 AVRIL 1918 / 16 REDJEB 1336 / VALEUR ÉCHANGEABLE CONTRE DES / BILLETES DE LA BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE / LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNI DES TRAVAUX FORCES A PERPÉTUITÉ / PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS / LITHO & GRAVURE F. WEBER IMP. YVORRA BARLIER & CLAVÉ - TUNIS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Regency of Tunis One Franc Decree of April 27, 1918 16 Redjeb 1336 The Counterfeiter is punished for work forces for perpetuity Value exchangeable against Bank of Algeria notes French Protectorate”.

Reverse: Arms stamped at centre. Its lettering reads “RÉGENCE DE TUNIS / DIRECTION GÉNÉRALE DE FINANCES / PROTECTORAT FRANÇAIS”. Translation given in the catalogue: “Regency of Tunis General Directorate of Finance French Protectorate”. The note was printed by Yvorra, Barlier et Clavé, Tunis, Tunisia. Design is credited to Frédéric Weber. Engraving is credited to Frédéric Weber. 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.