50 franc 1919 — Belgium ( Pick: 68b )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 franc issued in Belgium in 1919. It is cataloged under Pick number 68b. Its front side design features the dates 1919-24.5.1923 along with the signatures of L. Van der Rest and H. Stacquet. The note does not include an embossed arabesque design on the border.
This banknote has dimensions of 160 x 98 mm and presents a color palette of dark green on a light green and blue underprint. It is printed on paper by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, located in Brussels.
The production amount of this note is not specified. The National Bank of Belgium operated printing works from 1851 to 2020.
This banknote has dimensions of 160 x 98 mm and presents a color palette of dark green on a light green and blue underprint. It is printed on paper by the National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, located in Brussels.
The production amount of this note is not specified. The National Bank of Belgium operated printing works from 1851 to 2020.
Specifications
- Signed by
- L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet
- Date of issue
- 1919-1923
- Printing office
- National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium (1851-2020)
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green on light green and blue underprint
- Dimensions
- 160 x 98 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 68b
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 50 franc banknote (Pick 68b) between 1919 and May 24, 1923. This series, signed by L. Van der Rest and H. Stacquet, was produced without the embossed arabesque design present in earlier issues.
The obverse features French text, depicting cattle and a seated allegorical man representing Agriculture holding a scythe, alongside two allegorical women symbolizing Law, holding an open book in a forest setting. The reverse presents Dutch text, showcasing the Belgian lion and a seated allegorical woman representing Intelligence and Labor, holding a scepter and book, accompanied by three allegorical women symbolizing Art, Science, and Trade, with canvas, statue, and chemistry glassware.
