Algeria 1000 Dinars 2005, Arab League 60th Anniversary

CommonFine to VF (to confirm in hand)

A commemorative 1000 dinar banknote issued by the Bank of Algeria in 2005 for the 60th anniversary of the Arab League.

Country / Issuer: Algeria
Date: 2005
Category: Modern coinage
Inventory reference: DZ-1000D-2005-001

About this object

This 1000 dinar note carries the date 22 March 2005. The front shows a herd of cattle based on prehistoric rock art, with an anniversary emblem on the right and a holographic security strip on the left. Denominations appear in numerals and in Arabic script.

Historical context

The Arab League was founded in Cairo on 22 March 1945. Algeria marked the 60th anniversary with this special issue of its 1000 dinar note, the date printed on the note matching the founding date. The rock-art motif refers to Algeria's Saharan heritage.

Held in a private collection. Available for scholarly consultation by appointment.

Specifications

Algeria 1000 Dinars 2005, Arab League 60th Anniversary

Common

Country / Issuer: Algeria
Date: 2005
Category: Modern coinage
Rarity: Common
Condition / Grade: Fine to VF (to confirm in hand)
Inventory reference: DZ-1000D-2005-001
Denomination: 1000 Dinars (ألف دينار)
Mint: Bank of Algeria (issuer)
Composition: Paper with holographic security strip
Edge: N/A
Orientation: N/A
Obverse: Herd of cattle from rock art, Arab League 60th anniversary emblem, "بنك الجزائر", date 2005-03-22, holographic strip
Catalog references: Pick 143 (verify before publishing)
Commemorative: Yes