1000 franc 1939 — Belgium ( Pick: 104 )
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Europe
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Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 franc issued in Belgium in 1939. It is cataloged under Pick number 104. The dimensions of the note are 223 x 135 mm, featuring a design in green on a multicolor underprint. The front side displays a portrait of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth on the left, with signatures appearing only on the face.
The banknote was signed by Henri Sontag, Treasurer from 1936 to 1947, and Georges Janssen, who served as Governor in 1938 and 1939. It was printed at the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels, which operated from 1851 to 2020.
The 1000 franc note includes three signature varieties recorded on the face. The paper used for this banknote is standard paper, and it exhibits a color scheme based on green against a multicolor underprint.
The banknote was signed by Henri Sontag, Treasurer from 1936 to 1947, and Georges Janssen, who served as Governor in 1938 and 1939. It was printed at the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels, which operated from 1851 to 2020.
The 1000 franc note includes three signature varieties recorded on the face. The paper used for this banknote is standard paper, and it exhibits a color scheme based on green against a multicolor underprint.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Henri Sontag (Treasurer 1936-1947), Georges Janssen (Governor 1938-1939)
- Date of issue
- June 6, 1939
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium (1851-2020)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Green on multicolor underprint
- Dimensions
- 223 x 135 mm
- Pick catalog
- 104
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued this 1000 franc banknote in 1939. It was introduced under the authority of Henri Sontag, Treasurer from 1936 to 1947, and Georges Janssen, Governor from 1938 to 1939. This series was part of a broader effort to refresh the design and security features of Belgian currency just before World War II.
The front side of the banknote features a green color on a multicolor underprint with portraits of King Albert and Queen Elisabeth on the left. It includes signatures on the front by Sontag and Janssen. This banknote, Pick number 104, was printed by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels and measures 223 x 135 mm.
