1000 franc 1961 — Belgium ( Pick: 136 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 1000 franc issued in Belgium in 1961. It is cataloged under Pick number 136. The front side design features Gérard Kremer, known as Mercator, positioned on the left side, with a color scheme of brown and blue. The back side design depicts Atlas holding a globe. The watermark illustrates King Baudouin I, and the dimensions of the note are 157 x 79 mm.
This banknote is signed by René Magdonelle, who served as Treasurer from 1960 to 1968, and Hubert Ansiaux, who was Governor from 1957 to 1971. It was produced by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
The amount produced remains unspecified.
This banknote is signed by René Magdonelle, who served as Treasurer from 1960 to 1968, and Hubert Ansiaux, who was Governor from 1957 to 1971. It was produced by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
The amount produced remains unspecified.
Specifications
- Signed by
- René Magdonelle (Treasurer 1960-1968), Hubert Ansiaux (Governor 1957-1971)
- Date of issue
- 1961-1971
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Brown and blue
- Dimensions
- 157 x 79 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 136
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 1000 franc banknote in 1961. This series was introduced under the leadership of Governor Hubert Ansiaux, with René Magdonelle serving as Treasurer. The banknote aimed to modernize the currency and ensure consistency with Belgium's monetary policies during this period.
The front of the banknote features an image of Gérard Kremer, also known as Mercator, on the left side. The back of the note depicts Atlas holding a globe. It includes the watermark of King Baudouin I. This note, identified by Pick number 136, was printed by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
