100 franc 1957 — Belgium ( Pick: 129 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Belgium in 1957. It is cataloged under Pick number 129. The front design features a portrait of King Leopold I on the left, set against a black on brown color scheme with a multicolor underprint. The back side displays a building at the center and the portrait of Fr. Orban. The dimensions of the note are 160 x 80 mm.
This banknote is signed by Georges Pirsoul and Maurice Frère. It has a color scheme of brown and yellow. A total of 94,000,000 units were produced.
In 1957, Belgium was transitioning from post-war recovery efforts, reflecting changes in its economic landscape.
This banknote is signed by Georges Pirsoul and Maurice Frère. It has a color scheme of brown and yellow. A total of 94,000,000 units were produced.
In 1957, Belgium was transitioning from post-war recovery efforts, reflecting changes in its economic landscape.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Georges Pirsoul, Maurice Frère
- Date of issue
- 1952
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown and yellow
- Dimensions
- 160 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- 94,000,000
- Pick catalog
- 129
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued this 100 franc banknote in 1957. It was released during a period when Belgium was updating its currency designs to enhance security and recognize national figures. The note is part of a series that included advancements in printing techniques and security features prevalent in the mid-20th century.
The front side features a portrait of King Leopold I, positioned on the left, set against a multicolor underprint with brown being predominant. The back side displays a building at the center and a portrait of Fr. Orban. This banknote, identified as Pick 129, had a print run of 94,000,000 copies and was signed by Georges Pirsoul and Maurice Frère.
