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1000 Francs, Tunisia, 1926–1939 (Pick 11)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1926-1939

Issuing entity

Tunisia

This 1000 Francs note was issued in Tunisia, with dates recorded from 1926–1939. It belongs to the Franc (1891-1957) currency system. It measures 241 × 144 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 11.

Obverse: On the left, an allegory of France represented by a woman wearing a cuirass, cape and sword. A young child at her feet holds a shield and bunches of grapes. At the top center, the wording of the issuing institute "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE", the value "MILLE FRANCS" and the issue date are printed in orange-red. Below, a winged woman's head and a caduceus separate the two watermarks. At the bottom, the value "1000" is printed in dark blue. The signatures, numbering, vertical "Tunisia" overprint and issue date are printed in black. On the right, an Algerian dancer in full regalia and a nude young boy from behind holding palm branches. At the bottom of the bill, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed in dark blue in Arabic and French. Its lettering reads “Banque de l'Algérie / Mille Francs / TUNISIE / GEO. DUVAL - FEC. C E. DELOCHE SC.”.

Reverse: An arabesque background and frame, with a coastal town and mountain village in the background. In the upper corners, decorated with arabesque motifs, the value "1000" diagonally in French on the left and in Arabic on the right. In the center, two seated women. A European woman on the left holds an oar in one hand and places her other hand on the shoulder of an elegant, veiled Algerian woman. Scripts: Arabic and Latin. Its lettering reads “1000 / ألف فرنك / GEO. DUVAL - FEC. C E. DELOCHE SC.”.

The note was printed by Banque de France, Paris, France. Design is credited to Georges Duval. Engraving is credited to Ernest Deloche. Technique: Overprinted. 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
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Bill identical to P#83 for Algeria except for the "TUNISIE" overprint in black on the right of the front. 1,175,000 overprinted banknotes for Tunisia, including : 150,000 for 1926 625,000 for 1938 400,000 for 1939 This is an automatic translation. The original text is: Billet identique au P#83 pour l'Algérie excepté la surcharge "TUNISIE" en noir sur la droite au recto. 1.175.000 billets surchargés pour la Tunisie dont : 150.000 pour 1926 625.000 pour 1938 400.000 pour 1939

Physical characteristics

Size
241 × 144 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper

Technical characteristics

Printer
Banque de France, Paris, France
Currency
Franc (1891-1957)
Designer
Georges Duval
Engraver
Ernest Deloche
Demonetized
Yes

Design

Obverse
On the left, an allegory of France represented by a woman wearing a cuirass, cape and sword. A young child at her feet holds a shield and bunches of grapes. At the top center, the wording of the issuing institute "BANQUE DE L'ALGÉRIE", the value "MILLE FRANCS" and the issue date are printed in orange-red. Below, a winged woman's head and a caduceus separate the two watermarks. At the bottom, the value "1000" is printed in dark blue. The signatures, numbering, vertical "Tunisia" overprint and issue date are printed in black. On the right, an Algerian dancer in full regalia and a nude young boy from behind holding palm branches. At the bottom of the bill, article 139 of the Penal Code is printed in dark blue in Arabic and French.
Reverse
An arabesque background and frame, with a coastal town and mountain village in the background. In the upper corners, decorated with arabesque motifs, the value "1000" diagonally in French on the left and in Arabic on the right. In the center, two seated women. A European woman on the left holds an oar in one hand and places her other hand on the shoulder of an elegant, veiled Algerian woman. Scripts: Arabic and Latin
Obverse lettering
Banque de l'Algérie / Mille Francs / TUNISIE / GEO. DUVAL - FEC. C E. DELOCHE SC.
Reverse lettering
1000 / ألف فرنك / GEO. DUVAL - FEC. C E. DELOCHE SC.

Identification

Value
1000 Francs
Dates recorded
1926-1939
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 11

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)P11
  • NumistaN# 265020

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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