5 franc 1919 — Belgium ( Pick: 74b )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 franc issued in Belgium in 1919. It is cataloged under Pick number 74b. This note features a color scheme of red on a brown underprint and has dimensions of 125 x 79 mm. The front design includes the date "25.1.1919" and a watermark labeled "BNB."
The banknote is printed on paper and was produced by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels. It is signed by H. Stacquet and L. Van der Rest.
The amount produced is not specified. Belgium's economy faced notable changes in the aftermath of World War I, influencing currency design and issuance practices during this period.
The banknote is printed on paper and was produced by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels. It is signed by H. Stacquet and L. Van der Rest.
The amount produced is not specified. Belgium's economy faced notable changes in the aftermath of World War I, influencing currency design and issuance practices during this period.
Specifications
- Signed by
- H. Stacquet & L. Van der Rest
- Date of issue
- 25.01.1919
- 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
- 74b
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 5 franc banknote (Pick 74b) on January 25, 1919. This series was introduced during the post-World War I period to stabilize the Belgian economy and facilitate daily transactions.
The obverse features allegorical figures representing Agriculture and Science on the left and right sides, respectively. The reverse displays three allegorical figures symbolizing various aspects of society. This note includes a watermark with the letters "BNB" and measures 125 x 79 mm. It was printed by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works in Brussels.
