100 franc 1978 — Belgium ( Pick: 140a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 100 franc issued in Belgium in 1978. It is cataloged under Pick number 140a. The note features a front side design described as "issued note."
The banknote is printed in maroon, blue, and olive-green on a multicolor underprint. It measures 142 x 76 mm and is made of paper. The signatures on the note include that of Raymond Simonis, Treasurer from 1977 to 1979, and Cecil de Strycker, Governor from 1975 to 1982.
The National Bank of Belgium in Brussels was responsible for the printing of this banknote. The specific amount produced remains unrecorded. In 1978, Belgium participated in the Economic and Monetary Union of Europe, which would later focus on the establishment of the Eurozone.
The banknote is printed in maroon, blue, and olive-green on a multicolor underprint. It measures 142 x 76 mm and is made of paper. The signatures on the note include that of Raymond Simonis, Treasurer from 1977 to 1979, and Cecil de Strycker, Governor from 1975 to 1982.
The National Bank of Belgium in Brussels was responsible for the printing of this banknote. The specific amount produced remains unrecorded. In 1978, Belgium participated in the Economic and Monetary Union of Europe, which would later focus on the establishment of the Eurozone.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Raymond Simonis (Treasurer 1977-1979), Cecil de Strycker (Governor 1975-1982)
- Date of issue
- 1978-1979
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium, Brussels, Belgium
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Maroon, blue and olive-green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 142 x 76 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 140a
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 100 franc banknote (Pick 140a) between 1978 and 1981. This series was introduced to replace earlier designs and to incorporate updated security features.
The front of the note features a portrait of architect Hendrik Beyaert at the center right, with an architectural view and plan at the left. The back displays a geometric design. The watermark depicts King Baudouin I. Signatures appear only on the face side.
