The 200 Dinars banknote issued in 1992 by the Bank of Algeria marks a significant time in the country’s post-independence economic consolidation. This uncirculated note features iconic Algerian architecture, bilingual Arabic–French inscriptions, and classic security elements such as watermark and embedded thread. A pristine representation of Algeria’s cultural identity and numismatic evolution in the early ’90s—perfect for serious collectors.
Obverse
Islamic scholastic theology (Kalam) in Traditional Koranic school, date below.
Reverse
Great Mosque at the Rue de la Marine in Algiers, Olive and fig branches below.
Watermark
Bearded horse heads, continuous from bottom to top.
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Comments
The Great Mosque of Algiers (Djama’ el-kebir) is a historic mosque in Algiers, Algeria. It is located within the Casbah (old city), near the city’s harbor. Dating to 1097, it is one of the few remaining examples of Almoravid architecture, although it has undergone other additions and reconstructions since its foundation. It is the oldest mosque in Algiers and is said to be the oldest mosque in Algeria after the Sidi Okba Mosque.
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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 | 200 Dinars (200 DZD) |
| Currency | Dinar (1964-date) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 140 × 70 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
