REGULATIONS 1996 REGULATION 96-01 OF MAY 13TH, 1996 RELATING TO THE ISSUE AND PUTTING INTO CIRCULATION OF A BANKNOTE OF (500) FIVE HUNDRED ALGERIAN DINARS The Governor of the Bank of Algeria, Whereas Law 90-10 of April 14th, 1990 relating to Money and Credit, namely to the provisions of its book I, and its Articles 44, Paragraph a, 47 and 107; Whereas the Presidential Decree of July 21st, 1992 relating to the appointment of the Governor of the Bank of Algeria; Whereas the Presidential Decrees of May 14th, 1990 relating to the appointments of the Vice-Governors of the Bank of Algeria; Whereas the Executive Decree of July 1st, 1991 designating the Regular Members of the Council of Money and Credit and their substitutes; Whereas Regulation 92-06 of May 21st, 1992 relating to the creation of a series of banknotes with an Algerian dinar value of (1000) one thousand, (500) five hundred, (200) two hundred, (100) one hundred and (50) fifty Further to the Resolution of the Council of Money and Credit of March 13th, 1996 promulgates the Regulation the content of which follows: Article 1: Under Regulation 92-06 of May 21st, 1992 relating to the creation of a series of banknotes with an Algerian dinar value of (1000) one thousand, (500) five hundred, (200) two hundred, (100) one hundred and (50) fifty, the Bank of Algeria has issued a banknote with an Algerian dinars value of (500) five hundred. This new banknote shall be put into circulation further to the promulgation of this Regulation. Article 2: The special peculiarities, namely, the detailed specifications of this banknote shall be outlined as follows: 1. Dimensions: Diameter 150 mm x 71,7 mm Vignette: 110 mm x 61,7 mm 2. Tonality: Reddish brown 3. PAPER: Watermarked banknote type paper, mass dyed with light pink colour 4. Description: A- General theme: History of Algeria –Period of the Islamic penetration B- Recto: in (3) three juxtaposed colours. 1. Security background: consisting of geometrical figures, graphical numismatic chequered patterns micro-prints, pieces of writing and decorative illustrations of the concerned period. The security background covers the vignette area and the watermarked strip. 2. Vignette: It represents a battle scene between the Numidian army and the Roman army 3. Pieces of writing in national language. “Bank of Algeria” “Five hundred dinars” 4. The figure “500” is located horizontally on the top right and left bottom angles of the vignette 5. Signatures 6. Figures 7. Date C-Verso: in (3) three juxtaposed colours. 1. Security background: Consisting of geometrical figures, graphical numismatic chequered patterns, micro- prints, pieces of writing and decorative illustrations of the concerned period. The security background covers the vignette area and the watermarked strip 2. Vignette: it shows decorative illustrations from the Numidian landscape 3. Pieces of writing in national language “Bank of Algeria” “Five hundred dinars” 4. Figures “500” located horizontally on the two top right and bottom left angles of the vignette. 5. Watermark: continuous inside a vertical strip located on the left side of the banknote RECTO, and the right side VERSO. The watermark shows heads of the Elephant. 5) Piece of writing in national language “Article 197 of the Criminal Code punishes the forgers” 6. Security thread: a Window Thread type, micro-printed appearing on the right central part of the recto in alternating silvery bright and dark areas. Article 3: The new banknote shall be circulated concomitant with those of the former series. Article 4: This Regulation shall be published in the “Journal Officiel” of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. The Governor Mohammed LAKSACI REGULATION 96-02 OF MARCH 13TH, 1996 RELATING TO THE ISSUE AND PUTTING INTO CIRCULATION OF A BANKNOTE OF (200) TWO HUNDRED ALGERIAN DINARS The Governor of the Bank of Algeria, Whereas Law 90-10 of April 14th, 1990 relating to Money and Credit, namely to the provisions of its book I, and its Articles 44, Paragraph a, 47 and 107; Whereas the Presidential Decree of May 14th, 1990 relating to the appointment of the Governor of the Bank of Algeria. Whereas the Presidential Decrees of May 14th, 1990 relating to the appointments the Vice-Governors of the Bank of Algeria; Whereas the Executive Decree of July 1st, 1991 relating to the appointment of the regular members of the Council of Money and Credit and their substitutes; Whereas Regulation 92-06 of May 21st, 1992 relating to the creation of a series of banknotes of (1000) one thousand, (500) five hundred, (200) two hundred, (100) one hundred and (50) fifty Algerian dinars; Further to the Resolution of the Council of Money and Credit of March 13th, 1996 promulgates the Regulation the content of which follows: Article 1: Under Regulation 92-06 of May 21st, 1992 relating to the creation of a series of banknotes with an Algerian dinar value of (1000) one thousand, (500) five hundred, (200) two hundred, (100) one hundred and (50) fifty, the Bank of Algeria has issued a banknote of (200) two hundred Algerian dinars This new banknote shall be circulated further to the promulgation of this Regulation. Article 2: The special peculiarities, namely, the detailed technical specifications of this banknote shall be outlined as follows: 1. Dimensions: - Diameter: 140 mm x 71,7 mm - Vignette: 100 mm x 61,7 mm 2. Tonality: Reddish purple 3. Paper: Watermarked banknote type mass-dyed with a light pink colour. 4. Description: A. General theme: the History of Algeria, Period of the Islamic penetration. B. Recto: 3 colours placed side by side. 1. Security background: Consisting of geometrical figures, graphical numismatic micro- prints pieces of writings and decorative illustrations of the concerned period. The security background covers the vignette area and the watermarked strip. 2. Vignette: It represents a sight of a Koranic lecture scene in a traditional school as well as kalam (symbols of the Islamic penetration in Algeria as they were at the beginning of the Koranic message) 3. Pieces of writing worded in national language. “Bank of Algeria” “Two hundred dinars” 4. Figures: “200” placed horizontally on the top right left angles and on the vignette. 5. Signatures 6. Numbers 7. Date C. Verso – in (3) three juxtaposed colours 1. Security background: Consisting of geometrical figures, graphical numismatic chequered patterns, micro-prints, pieces of writing and decorative illustrations of the concerned period. The security background covers the vignette area and the watermarked strip area. 2. Vignette: It shows decorative illustrations and symbols from the Koranic message (Mosque- 7 concentric circles, symbolising the 7 juxtaposed heavens olive and fig branches). 3. Pieces of writing worded in national language. “Bank of Algeria” “Two hundred dinars” 4. Figures: “200” placed horizontally on the top right and bottom left angles of the vignette. 5. Pieces of writing in national language “Article 197 of the Criminal Code punishes the infringers 5. Watermark: Continuous inside a vertical strip located on the top left side of the banknote and verso, on the right side. The watermark represents heads of elephants. 6. Security thread- a “WINDOW THREAD” type, micro-print, appearing on the right central section of the recto, in silvery alternating light and dark areas. The thread can be seen through transparency either on the recto or verso side. Article3: The new banknotes shall be put into circulation simultaneously with those of the previous series. Article 4: This Regulation shall be published in the “Journal Officiel” of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria. The Governor Mohammed LAKSACI REGULATION 96-03 OF MARCH 13TH, 1996 RELATING TO THE ISSUE AND PUTTING INTO CIRCULATION OF A BANKNOTE OF (100) ONE HUNDRED ALGERIAN DINARS The Governor of the Bank of Algeria, Whereas Law 90-10 of April 14th, 1990 relating to Money and Credit, namely to the provisions of its book I, and its Articles 44, Paragraph a, 47 and 107; Whereas the Presidential Decree of July 21st, 1992 relating to the appointment of the Governor of the Bank of Algeria; Whereas the Presidential Decrees of May 14th, 1990 relating to the appointments of the Vice-Governors of the Bank of Algeria; Whereas the Executive Decree of July 1st, 1991 designating the Regular Members of the Council of Money and Credit and their substitutes; Whereas Regulation 92-06 of May 21st, 1992 relating to the minting of a series of banknotes with an Algerian dinar value of (1000) one thousand, (500) five hundred, (200) two hundred, (100) one hundred and (50) fifty; Further to the Resolution of the Council of Money and Credit of March 13th, 1996. promulgates the Regulation the content of which follows: Article 1: Under Regulation 92-06 of May 21st, 1992 relating to the creation of a series of banknotes with an Algerian dinar value of (1000) one thousand, (500) five hundred, (200) two hundred, (100) one hundred and (50) fifty, the Bank of Algeria has issued a banknote of (100) one hundred Algerian dinars. This new banknote shall be circulated further to the promulgation of this Regulation Article 2: The special peculiarities, namely, the detailed technical characteristics of this banknote are defined as follows: 1. Dimensions: Diameter: 130 mm x 71, 7 mm Vignette: 90 mm x 61, 7 mm 2. Tonality: blue 3. Paper: A watermarked banknote type paper all coloured in light blue 4. Description: A. General theme: the History of Algeria, period prior to the colonial invasion. B. Front Side: in (3) three juxtaposed colours. 1. Security background: Formed of geometrical illustrations, guilloche, micro-printings and in graphic numismatic, texts and ornamental designs of the concerned period. The security background covers the vignette area and the watermarked band.