100 franc 1953 — Belgium ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Belgium, dated 1953, carries a denomination of 100 franc. The design is from 1952 to 1959, featuring a portrait of King Leopold I on the left in black on brown with a multicolor underprint.
The reverse side displays a building at the center along with the portrait of Fr. Orban. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The color scheme is brown and cream.
The reverse side displays a building at the center along with the portrait of Fr. Orban. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The color scheme is brown and cream.
Specifications
- Colour
- Brown and cream
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 100 franc banknote (Pick 129) in 1953, with production continuing until 1957. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and featured updated security features and artistic elements.
The obverse displays a portrait of King Leopold I in military uniform on the left side, with inscriptions in French, including "BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE" and "CENT FRANCS." The reverse features a portrait of politician Hubert Joseph Walthère Frère-Orban and an image of the Governor's mansion of the National Bank of Belgium in Brussels. The banknote measures 150 x 75 mm and was printed by the National Bank of Belgium.
