1 franc 1915 — Belgium ( Pick: 86 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1 franc issued in Belgium in 1915. It is cataloged under Pick number 86. The front side features a portrait of Queen Louise-Marie on the left.
The note has a color scheme that includes violet/mauve, brown, orange, and light blue, and it is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are 85 x 50 mm. It is signed by Auguste Jean-Baptiste Hubert Marie Serruys and Jean Jadot, produced by the printing office IMP.B.N.DE.B.
Belgium issued several emergency banknotes during World War I to address financial needs.
The note has a color scheme that includes violet/mauve, brown, orange, and light blue, and it is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are 85 x 50 mm. It is signed by Auguste Jean-Baptiste Hubert Marie Serruys and Jean Jadot, produced by the printing office IMP.B.N.DE.B.
Belgium issued several emergency banknotes during World War I to address financial needs.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Auguste Jean-Baptiste Hubert Marie Serruys, Jean Jadot
- Date of issue
- 1.3.1915-31.1.1916
- Printing office
- IMP.B.N.DE.B.
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Violet/Mauve, Brown, Orange, and Light Blue
- Dimensions
- 85 x 50 mm
- Pick catalog
- 86
About this banknote
The Société Générale de Belgique issued the 1 franc banknote (Pick 86) on March 1, 1915, during World War I. This issuance aimed to address the shortage of small denomination currency caused by the war.
The front of the note features a portrait of Queen Louise-Marie d'Orléans on the left side. The note measures 85 x 50 mm and is printed in violet on a pink underprint. It includes the signatures of Auguste Jean-Baptiste Hubert Marie Serruys and Jean Jadot.
