100 franc 1929 — Belgium ( Pick: 102 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Belgium in 1929. It is cataloged under Pick number 102.
The front side features portraits of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth on the left, with blue-black on ochre and pale blue underprint. The design is similar to catalog entry #95. The back side displays a man with tools at the right. The watermark of this note depicts King Leopold I.
This banknote is colored green on a yellow underprint. Its dimensions are recorded as 000 x 000 mm. The design's date range is noted as 1.7.1927-2.8.1932.
The front side features portraits of King Albert and Queen Elizabeth on the left, with blue-black on ochre and pale blue underprint. The design is similar to catalog entry #95. The back side displays a man with tools at the right. The watermark of this note depicts King Leopold I.
This banknote is colored green on a yellow underprint. Its dimensions are recorded as 000 x 000 mm. The design's date range is noted as 1.7.1927-2.8.1932.
Specifications
- Colour
- Green on yellow underprint
- Dimensions
- 000 x 000 mm
- Pick catalog
- 102
About this banknote
The Banque Nationale de Belgique issued the 100 Francs banknote (Pick 102) between 1927 and 1932. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and featured updated security elements and artistic motifs.
The obverse displays portraits of King Albert I and Queen Elisabeth within a medallion, accompanied by a reclining Belgian lion, a lyre, an artist's palette, an anvil, tongs, a hammer, and books. The reverse features a gunsmith at work, a colonnade in Liège, a cornucopia, and the coat of arms of Liège. The watermark presents a profile of King Leopold I. The note measures 184 x 108 mm and was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique.
