100 franc 1956 — Belgium ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Belgium in 1956. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The front side features a portrait of King Leopold I at the left, designed in black on brown with a multicolor underprint from the years 1952-1959. The back displays a building at the center with the portrait of Fr. Orban.
This note measures 130 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Maurice Williot and produced by the Banque Nationale de Belgique. The color palette includes red, olive green, blue, and yellow.
Belgium experienced significant political changes in 1958 when a new constitutional framework was established.
This note measures 130 x 70 mm and is printed on paper. It is signed by Maurice Williot and produced by the Banque Nationale de Belgique. The color palette includes red, olive green, blue, and yellow.
Belgium experienced significant political changes in 1958 when a new constitutional framework was established.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Maurice Williot
- Date of issue
- 1956
- Printing office
- Banque Nationale de Belgique
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red, Olive Green, Blue, and Yellow
- Dimensions
- 130 x 70 mm
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The Banque Nationale de Belgique issued the 100 franc banknote (Pick 129) between 1952 and 1959. This series was introduced to modernize Belgium's currency and featured updated designs reflecting national heritage.
The front of the note displays a portrait of King Leopold I on the left side. The back features a central depiction of a building, accompanied by a portrait of Frère-Orban. The note measures 130 x 70 mm and is signed by Maurice Williot. It was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique.
