100 franc 1914 — Belgium ( Pick: 78 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote is a 100 franc issued in Belgium in 1914. It is colored brown and cream and features quadrigas driven by Ceres on the left and Neptune on the right. The design is similar to note #71 but does not include an embossed arabesque. It consists of two signature varieties.
The reverse side displays women sowing on the left and harvesting on the right, with a medallion and white edges below. The background color is green, and the watermark is Minerva. This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 78.
The reverse side displays women sowing on the left and harvesting on the right, with a medallion and white edges below. The background color is green, and the watermark is Minerva. This banknote is cataloged under Pick number 78.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 78
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued this 100 franc banknote in 1914. This series was introduced amidst the backdrop of World War I, specifically to address economic and financial needs during the conflict. The banknote is identified as Pick number 78 in numismatic catalogs.
The front side features quadrigas driven by Ceres on the left and Neptune on the right, in black and brown hues. The back side depicts women sowing on the left and harvesting on the right, with a medallion and white edges below. The watermark displays Minerva, and the note lacks the embossed arabesque found on similar issues.
