5 franc 1914 — Belgium ( Pick: 74a )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Belgium in 1914. It is cataloged under Pick number 74a. The dimensions of the note are 125 x 79 mm and it features a design dated 1.7.1914 on the front.
The banknote displays a color scheme of red on a brown underprint. It is produced on paper and was signed by A. Babau and T. De Lanstsheere. The printing office responsible for this issue is the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium.
Details regarding the amount produced are not specified. The banknote was issued during a period of economic transition as Belgium’s system was adapting prior to the onset of World War I.
The banknote displays a color scheme of red on a brown underprint. It is produced on paper and was signed by A. Babau and T. De Lanstsheere. The printing office responsible for this issue is the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium.
Details regarding the amount produced are not specified. The banknote was issued during a period of economic transition as Belgium’s system was adapting prior to the onset of World War I.
Specifications
- Signed by
- A. Babau & T. De Lanstsheere
- Date of issue
- July 1, 1914
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Red on brown underprint
- Dimensions
- 125 x 79 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 74a
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 5 Francs banknote on July 1, 1914, under the reign of King Albert I. This issuance was part of a series introduced to meet the country's monetary needs during the early 20th century.
The obverse features allegorical figures on the left and right sides, with the denomination and date "1.7.1914" prominently displayed. The reverse also showcases allegorical figures, maintaining the artistic theme. This specific note, cataloged as Pick 74a, measures 125 x 79 mm and was printed by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
