500 franc 1982 — Belgium ( Pick: 143a )
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Europe
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Back side
Banknote description
This banknote from Belgium, dated 1982, carries a denomination of 500 francs. The note is predominantly blue and green and features a design identified as an issued note.
It is cataloged under Pick number 143a. The combination of its denomination and year identifies it within documented banknotes.
It is cataloged under Pick number 143a. The combination of its denomination and year identifies it within documented banknotes.
Specifications
- Colour
- Blue and green
- Pick catalog
- 143a
About this banknote
The National Bank of Belgium issued the 500 franc banknote (Pick 143a) in 1982, with production continuing until 1998. This series was introduced to modernize the nation's currency and to honor prominent Belgian figures.
The front of the note features a portrait of painter and sculptor Constantin Meunier at the left center, with an underprint depicting two coal miners and a mining conveyor tower at the center right. The reverse displays five circular designs symbolizing sculpture and energy. The watermark presents a profile of King Baudouin I. Various signature combinations appear on both sides, including pairs such as Bertholomé and Verplaetse, or Genie and Godeaux.
