50 Francs

Features

Issuer	Belgium
Bank emisyjny	Nationale Bank van België
Król	Leopold II (1865-1909) Albert I (1909-1934)
Type	Standard circulation banknotes
Years	1909-1926
Value	50 Francs (50 BEF)
Currency	Franc (1832-2001)
Composition	Papier
Size	160 × 98 mm
Shape	Prostokątny
Demonetized	1 June 1950
Number	N# 216385
References	P# 68 Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes). , LA# BFB-37, BFB-38 Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.

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Series: Brussels National Bank (1905-1926 Issue)

Obverse

Nadruk polichromowany z dominującym kolorem oliwkowym, niebieskim, pomarańczowym i czarnym. Wszystkie teksty są w języku francuskim.
Po lewej stronie alegoria rolnictwa przedstawiona przez siedzącego mężczyznę kładącego rękę na dużej kosie.
W tle krowy i dekoracja z drzew i roślin.
Po prawej stronie, na tle lasu, skrzydlaty belgijski lew i dwie kobiety symbolizujące prawo trzymają dużą otwartą księgę umieszczoną na stopniach schodów.
Sformułowanie instytucji wydającej, wartość, data, numer biletu i podpisy są wydrukowane w kolorze czarnym.
Tekst ustawy jest wydrukowany na zielono w dolnej części kompozycji w przezroczystej ramce. Automatically translated

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Polychrome printing with dominant olive green, blue, orange and black. All texts are in French.
On the left side, an allegory of Agriculture represented by a seated man placing his hand on a large scythe.
In the background, cows and a decor of trees and plants.
On the right side, in front of a forest setting, a winged Belgian lion and two women symbolizing the Law, hold a large open book placed on the steps of a staircase.
The wording of the issuing institute, the value, the date, the ticket number and the signatures are printed in black.
The text of the Law is printed in green at the bottom of the composition in a clear frame.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
50
BANQUE NATIONALE
DE BELGIQUE
5.1.21
CINQUANTE FRANCS
PAYABLES A VUE
LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR
DES TRAVAUX FORCES

Engraver: Édouard Biet

Designer: Constant Montald

Reverse

Wszystkie teksty są wydrukowane w języku niderlandzkim w centrum kompozycji.
Po lewej stronie belgijski lew stoi obok siedzącej kobiety. Symbolizuje ona "inteligencję i pracę", a w rękach trzyma berło i książkę.
Po prawej stronie trzy inne młode kobiety symbolizują "Sztukę, Naukę i Handel".
W dolnej części kompozycji, w pomarańczowej ramce, znajduje się tekst ustawy wydrukowany w języku niderlandzkim. Automatically translated

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All texts are printed in Dutch in the center of the composition.
On the left, a Belgian lion stands next to a seated woman. This symbolizes “Intelligence and Work” and holds a scepter and a book in her hands.
On the right, three other young women symbolize “Art, Science and Commerce”.
We find the text of Law printed in Dutch at the bottom of the composition in an orange frame.

Script: łaciński

Lettering:
NATIONALE BANK
VAN BELGIE
VYFTIG FRANK
BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT
CONSTANT MONTALD

Engraver: Édouard Biet

Designer: Constant Montald

Watermark

Narodowy Bank Belgii i szef firmy Minerva. Automatically translated

Printer

Brussels, Belgium (1851-2020)

Comments

Odmiany sygnatur:

P#68a - C. Tschaggeny & T. De Lanstsheere; Seria: 78-152 (01-05-1909 do 28-03-1913); z wytłoczonym wzorem w obramowaniu.

P#68a - A. Babau & T. De Lanstsheere; Seria: 187-196 (01-09-1913 do 05-02-1914); z wytłoczonym wzorem w obramowaniu.

P#68b - L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; Seria: 207 (03-03-1919); z wytłoczonym wzorem w obramowaniu.

P#68b - L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; Seria: 212-736 (01-10-1919 do 24-05-1923); bez wytłoczonego wzoru w obramowaniu.

P#68c - F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; Seria: 770-1139 (25-05-1923 do 20-09-1926); bez wytłoczonego wzoru w ramce.

P#68d - L. Franck & H. Stacquet; Seria: 1187 (01-10-1926); bez wytłoczonego wzoru w ramce.

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Signatures varieties:

P#68a - C. Tschaggeny & T. De Lanstsheere; Series: 78-152 (01-05-1909 to 28-03-1913); with embossed design in border.

P#68a - A. Babau & T. De Lanstsheere; Series: 187-196 (01-09-1913 to 05-02-1914); with embossed design in border.

P#68b - L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; Series: 207 (03-03-1919); with embossed design in border.

P#68b - L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; Series: 212-736 (01-10-1919 to 24-05-1923); without embossed design in border.

P#68c - F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; Series: 770-1139 (25-05-1923 to 20-09-1926); without embossed design in border.

P#68d - L. Franck & H. Stacquet; Series: 1187 (01-10-1926); without embossed design in border.

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Date	VF		Frequency
Undetermined
1909		(en) P#68a - Signatures: C. Tschaggeny & T. de Lantsheere; with embossed design in border.	0%
1911		(en) P#68a - Signatures: C. Tschaggeny & T. de Lantsheere; with embossed design in border.	9%
1912		(en) P#68a - Signatures: C. Tschaggeny & T. de Lantsheere; with embossed design in border.	3%
1913		(en) P#68a - Signatures: A. Babau & T. de Lantsheere; with embossed design in border.	6%
1913		(en) P#68a - Signatures: C. Tschaggeny & T. de Lantsheere; with embossed design in border.	0%
1914		(en) P#68a - Signatures: A. Babau & T. de Lantsheere; with embossed design in border.	3%
1919		(en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	23%
1919-Mar-03		(en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; with embossed design in border (Series 207).	0%
1920		(en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	6%
1921		(en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	9%
1922		(en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	31%
1923		(en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	14%
1923		(en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	3%
1924	$ 34	(en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	23%
1925		(en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet;	0%
1926		(en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	14%
1926-Oct-01		(en) P#68d - Signatures: L. Franck & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border (Series 1187).	0%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Katz Auction 87 Lot 1775	21 Jun 2023	1920 – (en) P#68b - Signatures: L. Van der Rest & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	VF	USD 53.43 (EUR 46.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 71 Lot 2007	30 Nov 2022	1924 – (en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.	VF	USD 24.39 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 127 Lot 1391	1 Jun 2024	1926 – (en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.		USD 40.65 (EUR 35.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 118 Lot 1457	23 Mar 2024	1926 – (en) P#68c - Signatures: F. Hautain & H. Stacquet; without embossed design in border.		USD 78.98 (EUR 68.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 153 Lot 1473	22 Mar 2025	Undetermined		USD 128.92 (EUR 111.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 147 Lot 3078	17 Dec 2024	Undetermined		Unsold
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	Katz Auction 137 Lot 67	11 Sep 2024	Undetermined		Unsold
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