100 Algerian Dinars (1964 Issue)

The 100 Algerian Dinars banknote issued in 1964 forms part of Algeria’s first definitive currency series following independence in 1962. Produced by the Banque Centrale d’Algérie, this denomination reflects the young nation’s ambitions for economic growth, industrial development, and urban modernisation. The note combines detailed illustrative engraving with bilingual inscriptions in French and Arabic, characteristic of Algeria’s early post-independence monetary identity.

On the front of the banknote, a sweeping aerial-style view of a modern urban complex dominates the composition. The scene presents a large administrative and residential development set within a landscaped layout, with structured buildings arranged around a central tower. The engraving captures architectural detail with careful perspective and fine line shading, conveying order, planning, and national progress. The inscription Banque Centrale d’Algérie appears prominently along the upper margin, while the denomination is written in French as cent dinars. Decorative geometric panels frame the edges, and a watermark window is incorporated into the design as a key security feature of the period.

The reverse shifts focus toward Algeria’s maritime and industrial sectors. A busy port scene features large docked ships, cranes, and heavy equipment, symbolising economic expansion and trade. The central vessel is rendered with strong engraved depth, while dock workers and machinery in the foreground add realism and narrative movement. Arabic script identifies the issuing authority and denomination, and the printed issue date anchors the note firmly within the early years of independence. Ornamental border designs and layered shading enhance both the visual richness and anti-counterfeit structure of the banknote.

As an early independence-era issue, the 100 Algerian Dinars (1964) holds historical and collectible interest. However, older Algerian dinar notes are rarely accepted by UK banks or high-street exchange bureaux, meaning they often remain stored away in collections or inherited currency holdings. If you have historical Algerian banknotes and would like to exchange foreign coins and notes, our UK-based service provides a practical solution.

• Indicate the quantity of 100 Algerian Dinar banknotes you want to exchange

• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button

• Your online account now shows the exchange value

People use this service when sorting inherited estates, clearing long-forgotten travel money, or consolidating mixed foreign banknotes into one simple submission. Your valuation is shown upfront online, and once your notes arrive they’re processed securely with clear communication throughout, so older Algerian currency can be converted into pounds without the uncertainty of high-street exchange counters.