👌RARE 1941 TUNISIA 5 FRANCS – BANQUE DE L’ALGÉRIE – TUNISIE OVERPRINT

RARE 1941 TUNISIA 5 FRANCS BANQUE DE LALGÉRIE TUNISIE OVERPRINT

SCARCE WWII-ERA FRENCH NORTH AFRICAN COLONIAL BANKNOTE!

Offered here is an attractive and historic 1941 Tunisia 5 Francs banknote, originally produced by the Banque de lAlgérie and specially overprinted TUNISIE for circulation in the French Protectorate of Tunisia.

Country: Tunisia

Issuer: Banque de lAlgérie

Denomination: 5 Francs

Date: 4 February 1941

Period: World War II / French Protectorate

Overprint: Vertical TUNISIE

Serial: N.4917 / 399

Condition: Approximately FINE (F)

The obverse features the beautifully engraved portrait of a young North African woman wearing traditional dress, surrounded by intricate French colonial security engraving. The bold vertical TUNISIE overprint identifies the note for Tunisian circulation.

The reverse is particularly attractive, depicting a veiled North African woman carrying a basket of fruit, with the harbour and architecture of Algiers forming the detailed background.

CONDITION

A genuine circulated example showing multiple folds, creasing, handling, edge wear and age-related toning, but remaining complete with attractive original detail and clearly visible inscriptions.

The considerable circulation actually gives this 85-year-old wartime banknote excellent period character.

Please study the supplied photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the condition description.

COLLECTOR APPEAL

A fascinating crossover piece combining Tunisian and Algerian monetary history, French colonial administration and the turbulent World War II period in North Africa.

The distinctive TUNISIE overprint, early 1941 date and classic Banque de lAlgérie artwork make this an appealing addition to any collection of African, Tunisian, French Colonial or WWII banknotes.

AN ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL 1941 TUNISIA 5 FRANCS A TRUE PIECE OF WWII NORTH AFRICAN MONETARY HISTORY!