10 Francs Belges / Belgische Frank BEF Banknote (1946 Military Payment Certificates Issue) 1946

10 Francs Belges / B Belgian Franc (Issued 1946)

The Belgian Franc ceased to be legal tender on 1 January 2002, when Belgium adopted the Euro as its official currency following the country’s membership in the European Monetary Union. This 1946 military payment certificate represents a unique chapter in Belgian currency history, issued during the period of Belgian military occupation and administration in Germany following the Second World War. The withdrawal of the Belgian Franc marked the end of over a century of independent currency circulation, replaced entirely by the unified European currency system. Collectors and holders of pre-Euro Belgian banknotes, particularly those from the military occupation period, now find these notes as historical artefacts rather than functional tender.

On the front, the banknote displays prominent text reading “ARMEE BELGE” across the upper portion in dark blue capital letters, establishing the military authority of issue. The denomination appears twice in decorative octagonal frames positioned in all four corners, each containing a large white numeral “10” set against a dark blue background. The central focus features an elaborate blue oval cartouche containing the numeral “10” surrounded by ornamental flourishes and scrollwork in classic engraving style. Below this centrepiece, the text “DIX FRANCS BELGES” appears in substantial capital letters. The banknote’s field displays a pale cream or light greenish tone with intricate guilloché patterning throughout, creating fine crosshatch and wave patterns that provide depth and anti-counterfeiting protection. The outer border consists of a decorative rectangular frame with geometric patterns and corner ornaments in tan and brown tones. Serial numbers appear in two locations: “01.08.46” dated at the upper left and “A 006308” positioned as identification marks. The word “LE CHEF” and “UN DIRECTEUR DU S.F.A” appear as issuing authority designations, with additional administrative text including “DE LA S.F.A” visible on the left side.

The reverse presents the bilingual designation “BELGISCH LEGER” at the top in capital letters, followed by “TIEN BELGISCHE FRANK” as the Dutch-language denomination declaration. Matching the front’s design language, two larger octagonal frames centred on this side each contain a prominent blue “10” numeral. The text “TIEN” appears in substantial capitals at the centre, with “BELGISCHE FRANK” completing the denomination statement below. The reverse maintains the same cream coloured field with sophisticated guilloché patterns creating vertical striations and fine linear designs. The decorative border frame matches the front’s style with ornamental corner elements and geometric patterning in tan and brown inks. Administrative inscriptions reading “MET DIENST VAN DE F.D.L.” and “EEN DIRECTEUR VAN DE F.D.L.” appear on either side, indicating military administrative authority. The overall design reflects the symmetrical, formal aesthetic typical of military payment certificates from this era, with careful attention to security printing through the extensive use of fine-line engraving and pattern work.

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