100 franc 1947 — Belgium ( Pick: 126 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Belgium, dated 1947, carries a denomination of 100 franc. It features a front design with a portrait of Leopold I at the left and the Justice Palace in Brussels at the center. The colours include brown, pink, and yellow, with printed text indicating the dates 3.11.1945 to 31.12.1950. This note includes two signature varieties.
The back design showcases mounted troops at the center right. The watermark depicts Leopold I. It is cataloged under Pick number 126. The combination of its year, denomination, and visual elements establishes its characteristics within the broader context of Belgian banknotes.
The back design showcases mounted troops at the center right. The watermark depicts Leopold I. It is cataloged under Pick number 126. The combination of its year, denomination, and visual elements establishes its characteristics within the broader context of Belgian banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 126
About this banknote
The Banque Nationale de Belgique issued the 100 franc banknote (Pick 126) between 1945 and 1950. This series was introduced to meet Belgium's economic needs during the post-World War II reconstruction period.
The front of the banknote features a portrait of King Leopold I on the left and the Justice Palace in Brussels at the center. The back depicts mounted troops at the center right. The watermark is a portrait of Leopold I. This note measures 85 x 160 mm and was printed on paper.
