A Celebration of Independence – and Technology

In November 2022, Algeria’s central bank, the Banque d’Algérie, issued a new 2,000 dinar banknote to commemorate 60 years of Algerian independence and to mark the occasion of the 31st Summit of the League of Arab States, which was hosted in Algiers.

There are two versions of the note – a limited edition of 1 million carrying the logo of the Arab League Summit, and a further edition of 9 million notes which will have a slightly different design and will go into circulation in the first half of 2023.

Both versions feature a number of advanced security features from different suppliers, representing a remarkable example of industry collaboration between Bundesdruckerei, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions (KBBNS), KURZ, Landqart, SICPA and the Bank. The project was completed, from the first original concept to issue, in a matter of months.