50 franc 1947 — Belgium ( Pick: 106 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 franc issued in Belgium in 1947. It is cataloged under Pick number 106. The design features a peasant woman with a sheaf and two horses at the left center on the front side. The colors include dark green on blackish green with light green and orange underprint. The back features an allegorical figure holding a sailing ship and a large cornucopia.
The paper note measures 150 x 80 mm and is signed by six signature varieties. It was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique. The front design specifies a date range from April 20, 1935, to April 28, 1947. Additional details include variations in signatures and a design similar to issue #100, marked by distinctive characteristics labeled "RYHUSULQWV."
The amount produced for this note is not specified. Belgium underwent various currency reforms during the early post-war period to stabilize its economy following World War II.
The paper note measures 150 x 80 mm and is signed by six signature varieties. It was printed by the Banque Nationale de Belgique. The front design specifies a date range from April 20, 1935, to April 28, 1947. Additional details include variations in signatures and a design similar to issue #100, marked by distinctive characteristics labeled "RYHUSULQWV."
The amount produced for this note is not specified. Belgium underwent various currency reforms during the early post-war period to stabilize its economy following World War II.
Specifications
- Signed by
- 6 signature varieties
- Date of issue
- 1933; 1935 Issue
- Printing office
- Banque Nationale de Belgique
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Dark green on blackish green on light green and orange underprint
- Dimensions
- 150 x 80 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 106
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 50 Francs banknote (Pick 106) between April 24, 1935, and April 28, 1947. A total of 112,025,000 banknotes were printed during this period.
The obverse features a peasant woman carrying a sheaf of wheat while riding one of two horses, with a border of fruits, vegetables, and flowers. The reverse depicts a standing allegorical woman holding a sailing ship and a cornucopia, with a city skyline in the background. The watermark presents a profile effigy of King Albert I.
