5 Algerian Dinars (1970 Issue)

The 5 Algerian Dinars banknote issued in 1970 reflects Algeria’s continued development during the first decade after independence. Produced by the Banque Centrale d’Algérie, this issue blends national symbolism, historic motifs, and detailed ornamental framing in a richly illustrated mid-20th-century engraving style. The note demonstrates a transition from the earliest post-independence designs toward more complex artistic compositions with stronger graphic structure.

On the front of the banknote, a dramatic central vignette features a standing figure in traditional attire holding a shield decorated with symbolic motifs. Behind the figure, stylised flames and landscape elements create a sense of movement and national resurgence. A large decorative wing-like motif occupies the left side of the design, intricately engraved with layered feather detailing. Arabic script identifies the issuing authority across the top margin, while the denomination is written clearly in both Arabic and Western numerals. The issue date, 1-1-1970, appears prominently, marking the formal introduction of this series. Geometric side panels and patterned borders provide both aesthetic balance and structural security.

The reverse of the 5 Algerian Dinars (1970) shifts to a calmer natural scene. A fennec fox is depicted in fine engraved detail against a backdrop of mountainous terrain and a traditional hillside settlement. The fox, an animal strongly associated with the North African desert, symbolises adaptation and resilience. The inscription Banque Centrale d’Algérieappears across the upper section, while cinq dinars is written along the lower margin in French. Ornate floral framing elements surround the composition, reinforcing the decorative richness typical of Algerian banknotes from this era.

Today, 1970s Algerian dinar notes are rarely accepted by UK high-street banks or standard exchange bureaux. They are commonly found in inherited collections, stored travel wallets, or mixed bundles of foreign currency accumulated decades ago. If you hold older Algerian banknotes and would like to exchange leftover currency, our UK-based service offers a straightforward alternative.

• Indicate the quantity of 5 Algerian Dinar banknotes you want to exchange

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• Your online account now shows the exchange value

Unlike many traditional providers, we specialise in handling historic and less commonly traded currencies that banks and bureaux often refuse. We exchange for private individuals, registered charities, and businesses across the UK, helping convert surplus foreign banknotes into pounds efficiently and securely. With a proven track record and established partnerships with recognised organisations, we provide a dependable solution when standard currency exchanges decline to help.