1 Franc / Frank BEF Banknote (World War I Issue) 1920-1922

1 Franc / Frank Belgian Franc (Issued 1920-1922)

The paper of this banknote displays a distinctly aged cream colouration with a subtle grey-blue tint throughout, characteristic of early twentieth-century Belgian currency production. The note shows the wear patterns consistent with circulation during the post-World War I period, with gentle creasing and light foxing visible across both sides. The overall dimensions and proportions reflect the standard banknote format of the 1920s, whilst the quality of the paper stock and engraving technique demonstrate the technical capabilities of the Banque Nationale de Belgique during this transitional era in Belgian monetary history.

On the front, a finely detailed portrait occupies the left side of the composition, rendered in the neoclassical engraving style favoured during this period. The portrait depicts a gentleman in military dress, shown in profile facing right, with carefully executed facial features and defined hair rendered through precise line work. A military collar with insignia is clearly visible at the neck. The denomination “UN FRANC” appears prominently across the upper portion in bold serif typography, whilst “BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE” arcs across the top in elegant lettering. A decorative monogram featuring a lion rampant within an ornamental shield occupies the right side of the note. The background features classical guilloché patterning and intricate geometric borders forming a rectangular frame around the entire design. Handwritten signatures appear in the lower centre section, along with a series of numbers including “104” and what appears to be a serial number. A text panel reading “LA LOI PUNIT LE CONTREFACTEUR DES TRAVAUX FORCES” is positioned in the middle-right area. The colour palette throughout consists predominantly of blue-grey tones with subtle variations in line weight creating depth and dimension.

The reverse presents the text “NATIONALE BANK VAN BELGIE” with “EEN FRANK” prominently displayed in the centre, rendered in bold serif capitals. The Belgian coat of arms, featuring the shield with lion, is positioned centrally at the top of the design. Decorative flourishes and ornamental scrollwork frame the entire composition, with classical acanthus leaf motifs visible in the upper corners. Two large circular rosettes occupy the lower corners, each containing the numeral “1” surrounded by decorative bands. The centre field displays “BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT” beneath the denomination text. Additional security text appears at the bottom of the reverse, though specific legibility is limited. The overall design maintains the same blue-grey colour scheme as the front, executed through fine engraving with consistent line work throughout. The paper shows a light, uniform appearance with no visible watermark disruption in this image.

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