ALGERIA

Stamps inscribed 'Algérie' and 'RF', 'République Française', '' or '', 'E.A.', 'Etat Algérienne' or 'République Algérienne'.

1925 - 1958 French Colonial / Overseas Territories issues
1958 - 1962 French stamps used
1962 -> Independent Algeria
From 1925: 1 Franc = 100 Centimes
From 1960: 1 New Franc = 100 Centimes (= 100 Old Francs)
From 1964: 1 Dinar (DZD) = 100 Santeem (=1 New Franc)
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MYTHIC CATS

Issue Item code Item type Face value Remarks SC
1972 UNESCO - 'Save Venice' DZ19720124 ST 0_80 Stamp
0.80
 Lion of St Mark's
Winged Lion
Lion Art (Relief)
MI 579
DZ19720124 FDC First Day Cover
2.05
 Lion of St Mark's
Winged Lion
Lion Art (Relief)
DZ19720124 FDP 16000 First Day Postmark
-
 Lion of St Mark's
Winged Lion
Lion Art (Relief)

Compiled by Geir Arveng with additional information from Greg Balagian.
Latest update: 7 January 2014