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Algeria Banknote 5 francs 1941 DIM 100 AED

Name: Algeria Banknote 5 francs 1941 DIM 100 AED
Price: 100 AED
Availability: InStock

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Item Details

Age

10+ years

Condition

Almost no noticeable problems or flaws

Usage

Used an average amount, as frequently as would be expected

Posted on: 31st March 2026

Description

🧾 General Information
Country: Algeria 🇩🇿
Bank: Banque de l’Algérie
Denomination: 5 Francs
Date: 16 June 1941
Catalog Reference: Pick #77b.25
Serial Number: B.5245 / 481
🎨 Front (Obverse) Design
Main color: Orange, red, and blue tones
Large text: “CINQ FRANCS” (Five Francs in French)
Arabic text appears under the value (reflecting local language use)
Portrait (right side):
A young Algerian woman wearing traditional clothing and headscarf
Jewelry details (necklace and earrings)
Decorative frame with geometric and floral patterns
Signatures of bank officials (Secretary General & Chief Cashier)
Legal warning inside circle:
Refers to punishment for counterfeiters (French penal code)
🔢 Serial & Numbering
Serial: B.5245
Control number: 481
Numbers appear in multiple locations (top corners & bottom)
🏛️ Historical Context
Issued during French colonial period in Algeria
French language dominates the note, with some Arabic inclusion
Reflects colonial monetary system (French Franc)
📄 Condition (VERY IMPORTANT)

Graded by DIM Currency:

Grade: Very Fine (VF 20)
Notes condition meaning:
Heavy circulation
Visible folds and creases
Tears and stains present (as written on holder)
Paper still intact but worn

Visible issues in your note:

Large stain (left blank area)
Edge wear and folds
Slight tearing on corners
🧾 Security Features (for its time)
Intricate engraving patterns (anti-counterfeiting)
Serial numbering
Official signatures
Fine line printing (no modern features like holograms)
💰 Collector Value (Approximate)
Because of condition (VF with damage):
💲 Rough value: $15 – $40 USD
Higher grades can reach much more
⭐ Interesting Facts
Combines French and Arabic → cultural mix
Female portrait symbolizes local identity under colonial rule
Early 1940s notes are popular among collectors due to WWII-era history