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

100 Francs Belges 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. This 1946 military payment certificate represents a distinctive chapter in Belgian monetary history, issued during the post-war occupation period when Belgian armed forces required specially designated currency for operations in occupied Germany. The withdrawal of the Belgian Franc ended decades of circulation for this distinctive denomination, which had served Belgian commerce and international trade since the nineteenth century. Collectors and currency enthusiasts today seek these historical notes as tangible records of Belgium’s military and economic recovery following the Second World War.

On the front, the banknote displays a bold purple denomination “100” enclosed within an ornate, symmetrical oval cartouche featuring elaborate scrollwork and flourishing details. The text “ARMEE BELGE” appears prominently in purple capitals across the upper portion, whilst “CENT FRANCS BELGES” is positioned below the central denomination panel. Decorative corner blocks containing smaller “100” numerals in purple occupy each corner of the note. The entire design is rendered in purple on a cream or off-white paper background, with intricate guilloché patterning forming an extensive border that runs continuously around the perimeter. Serial numbers appear on both the left and right sides of the note, prefixed with the letter “A” followed by numerical sequences. The date “01.08.46” is visible, confirming the August 1946 issuance. Fine parallel line engraving creates texture and depth throughout the design, characteristic of security printing methods employed during this period.

The reverse presents the text “BELGISCH LEGER” in purple capitals at the top, with “HONDERD BELGISCHE FRANK” displayed prominently in the centre, flanked by two identical ornate oval cartouches containing the denomination “100” in purple. The words “BELGISCH LEGER” indicate this note’s specific use for the Belgian Army. The reverse maintains the same decorative border treatment visible on the front, with geometric diamond-shaped ornaments positioned at each corner. The paper exhibits a consistent cream tone throughout, and the overall design employs the same purple monochromatic colour scheme and fine-line engraving technique. The reverse surface shows no additional imagery or portraits, maintaining a formally austere presentation appropriate to military currency documentation.

Holders of these 1946 Belgian Franc military payment certificates typically include numismatists, collectors of post-war military currency, and those with family connections to Belgian armed forces personnel stationed in Germany. Our UK currency exchange service provides straightforward valuation and purchase of these historically significant Belgian banknotes, offering competitive rates for collectors seeking to sell or exchange their holdings.

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