50 franc 1948 — Belgium ( Pick: 133 )
Region:
Europe
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 50 franc issued in Belgium in 1948. It is cataloged under Pick number 133. The dimensions of the note are 140 x 76 mm and it is printed on paper. It features a color scheme of yellow, green, violet, and multicolor. The signature on this banknote is by Van Heurck, and it was produced by the printing office Banque Nationale de Belgique.
The front design details are not specified; however, its vibrant color palette is noted. Design elements are critical to its identification but are not described in detail.
The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. In 1948, Belgium was engaged in rebuilding efforts post-World War II, transitioning towards economic stabilization and recovery.
The front design details are not specified; however, its vibrant color palette is noted. Design elements are critical to its identification but are not described in detail.
The amount produced for this banknote is not specified. In 1948, Belgium was engaged in rebuilding efforts post-World War II, transitioning towards economic stabilization and recovery.
Specifications
- Signed by
- Van Heurck
- Date of issue
- June 1, 1948
- Printing office
- Banque Nationale de Belgique
- Paper
- Paper
- Colour
- Yellow, green, violet and multicolor
- Dimensions
- 140 x 76 mm
- Amount produced
- Not specified
- Pick catalog
- 133
About this banknote
The Banque Nationale de Belgique issued the 50 franc banknote in 1948. This series was part of post-World War II efforts to revitalize the Belgian economy, reflecting a period of reconstruction and stabilization under the governmental direction. It was produced during a time when Belgium was re-establishing its financial systems.
The front side of the banknote features agricultural motifs, with depictions of a woman holding a sheaf of wheat and a man planting, symbolizing labor and harvest. The back side portrays a man with tools and a woman sitting in a field. It measures 140 x 76 mm, printed in yellow, green, violet, and multicolor, and was signed by Van Heurck.
