50 cent 1918 — Luxembourg ( Pick: 26 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 cent issued in Luxembourg in 1918. It is cataloged under Pick number 26. The dimensions of the note are 90 x 56 mm, and it features a dark-brown color on a lilac underprint.
This note is printed on paper and signed by Alphonese Neyens and Kettel. The printing office responsible for its production is Giesecke & Devrient. A total of 1,600,000 notes were produced.
Luxembourg experienced significant political changes following World War I, which influenced its currency in the early 20th century.
This note is printed on paper and signed by Alphonese Neyens and Kettel. The printing office responsible for its production is Giesecke & Devrient. A total of 1,600,000 notes were produced.
Luxembourg experienced significant political changes following World War I, which influenced its currency in the early 20th century.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Alphonese Neyens and Kettel
- Date of issue
- December 11, 1918
- Printing office
- Giesecke & Devrient
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark-brown on lilac underprint
- Dimensions
- 90 x 56 mm
- Amount produced
- 1,600,000 notes
- Pick catalog
- 26
About this banknote
The Union Commerciale and Professionnelle de Bettembourg issued this 50 centimes note in Luxembourg in 1918. This issuance was introduced to facilitate local trade and commerce during economic challenges following World War I. The notes were meant for use within the commune of Bettembourg and were redeemable at face value.
The front side features inscriptions indicating its value and issuing authority. The back side showcases intricate green designs, with the central motif depicting a crowned emblem flanked by lions. The note, measuring 90 x 56 mm, was printed by Giesecke & Devrient with an issuance of 1,600,000 notes.
