1938 Belgium 50 Francs Banknote

Obverse: The front of the note features a rural scene with a woman harvesting wheat while riding a horse-drawn cart. This scene is depicted in green, reflecting Belgium's agricultural heritage. The text "BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE" (National Bank of Belgium) is displayed at the top. The denomination "50 FRANCS OU 10 BELGAS" is placed on the lower right. The note's serial number "3232Z0648" is printed twice, once at the top right and once at the bottom left, with a smaller serial number in the middle "080799648." Signatures of the Treasurer and the Governor are positioned near the bottom, and the issue date "09-03-38" is printed on the left side.

Obverse lettering: BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE, 50 FRANCS OU 10 BELGAS, PAYABLES A VUE, TRÉSORERIE, LE TRÉSORIER, LE GOUVERNEUR, LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR DES TRAVAUX FORCÉS

Reverse: The reverse side features a classical allegorical depiction of commerce and agriculture. A ship sailing on the sea and a female figure holding a bountiful harvest of fruits are depicted. The denomination "50 FRANK OF 10 BELGA" is displayed on the left side, while "NATIONALE BANK VAN BELGIE" (National Bank of Belgium) is at the top. The circular watermark space is placed on the left. Signatures of officials are printed near the bottom.

Reverse lettering: NATIONALE BANK VAN BELGIE, 50 FRANK OF 10 BELGA, BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT, THESAURIE, DE NAMAKER WORDT DOOR DE WET MET DWANGARBEID GESTRAFT (The counterfeiter is punished with forced labor)

Size ±: 144 x 87 mm

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