The 100 Dinars banknote issued in 1992 by the Bank of Algeria represents a formative period in the nation’s modern development. This uncirculated note features prominent Algerian landmarks, Arabic and French inscriptions, intricate engraving, and security features such as a watermark and embedded thread. A highly collectible piece that captures the nation’s heritage and advancement in the early 1990s.
Obverse
Soldiers with spears and shields charging behind horseback cavalier with sabre during Battle of El Harrach in 1775 at right, Date above
Reverse
Seal with charging Algerian horseriders at left, Ancient Spanish galley in centre
Watermark
Flowers and parallel horizontal lines
© gyoschak (CC BY-NC-SA)
Comments
UV activity at 365nm:
© Brandon Bertolli
Features
| Issuer | Algeria |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Algeria (بنك الجزائر) |
| Ruling authority | People’s Democratic Republic (1962-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation banknotes |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 100 Dinars (100 DZD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1964-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 130 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
