Algeria 500 Dinars Banknote, 2018, P-145a.1, UNC, TAP 60-70 Authenticated

The Algeria 500 Dinar Banknote was issued by the Central Bank of Algeria in 2018, highlighting Science and Technology. The obverse side features the Alcomsat 1 satellite, the first Algerian communications satellite, with the Earth in the background. The reverse shows satellite dishes, an outline of the map of Algeria, and a bridge. The banknote is 150 x 71.7 mm in size and has shades of purple and olive green. It has a windowed security thread and a watermark that bears the image of Emir Abdelkader, 19th century religious and military leader, sometimes dubbed the "George Washington of Algeria". The banknote is signed by Mohamed Loukal. This particular note is in uncirculated condition and has been TAP authenticated with a grade of 60-70.