100 franc 1975 — Belgium ( Pick: 134 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Belgium in 1975. It is listed under Pick number 134. The front design features violet on a multicolor underprint with the inscription "1.2.1962-23.4.1975" and elements related to Lambert Lom, EDUG DW OHIW, and 4 VLJQDWXUH YDULHWLHV. The back displays an allegorical figure at the center of the design.
The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 80 mm. It is signed by M. Jordens and C. de Strycker. The watermark depicts King Baudouin I, which measures 138 x 69 mm.
The banknote was produced during a time of notable change in Belgium's governance and social structure.
The dimensions of the banknote are 150 x 80 mm. It is signed by M. Jordens and C. de Strycker. The watermark depicts King Baudouin I, which measures 138 x 69 mm.
The banknote was produced during a time of notable change in Belgium's governance and social structure.
Specifications
- Signed by
- M. Jordens & C. de Strycker
- Date of issue
- 1975
- Colour
- Violet on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Pick catalog
- 134
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 100 franc banknote (Pick 134) in 1975, featuring the signatures of Maurice Jordens and Cecil de Strycker. This series was introduced on April 28, 1975, as part of the bank's ongoing efforts to update its currency designs.
The obverse of the note displays a portrait of artist Lambert Lombard on the left, accompanied by the coat of arms of Liège, which includes the Perron. The reverse features the interior courtyard of the Palace of the Prince-Bishops in Liège, along with a statue of Orpheus by Lombard. The banknote measures 138 x 69 mm and includes a watermark depicting King Baudouin I.
