100 Francs / Frank BEF Banknote (World War II Issue) 1982-1994

100 Francs / Frank Belgian Franc (Issued 1982-1994)

A Belgian shopkeeper in the 1980s would have reached for notes like this one to make change across the counter, whilst travellers heading to Brussels on holiday would have exchanged pounds sterling for these distinctive burgundy-coloured francs at airport currency desks. Factory workers, office staff, and market traders all handled these banknotes as routine daily currency throughout Belgium’s economy during the final decades before the euro arrived. This particular note represents the everyday monetary life of ordinary Belgians during a pivotal transitional period in the nation’s financial history.

On the front, the banknote features a striking portrait of a bearded gentleman rendered in deep burgundy engraving that dominates the right side of the design. Behind the portrait stands an intricately detailed architectural rendering of an ornate classical building with multiple storeys and precisely defined windows, also engraved in the characteristic maroon tones. The left side displays “NATIONALE BANK VAN BELGIE” in capital letters at the top, with “HONDERD FRANK” positioned in the lower left corner in matching burgundy typography. The denomination “100” appears prominently on the right edge in large numerals, repeated again at the bottom right. The banknote’s serial number “22906534133” is printed at both the upper left and upper right corners. A vertical security strip runs along the right margin, and four circular dots in burgundy appear near the bottom right section. The paper displays fine guilloché patterning throughout the background, creating an intricate mesh of geometric precision. Signature lines are visible in the lower portion of the design.

The reverse presents a masterfully executed abstract geometric composition in shades of burgundy and mauve across a lighter background. A large crystalline or faceted geometric form occupies the centre-right portion of the banknote, constructed from interlocking angular planes that create a three-dimensional impression. The denomination “100” appears prominently in the upper left corner and again in the lower right. The left side displays “CENT FRANCS” in substantial burgundy lettering, whilst “BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE” runs horizontally across the middle section in smaller capital letters. The entire background consists of a repetitive grid pattern composed of tiny rectangular elements, creating a subtle texture that enhances the security features. Fine denomination text and additional inscription details appear throughout the design in burgundy and purple tones.

This 100 Francs Belgian banknote can be exchanged through Webuyallcurrency.com, where old or withdrawn Belgian Francs banknotes are bought alongside other foreign currency — ideal for clearing a drawer of mixed coins and notes at once.

• Indicate the quantity of 100 Francs / Frank Belgian Franc banknotes you want to exchange
• Click the ‘Add to your account’ button
• Your online account now shows the exchange value

Whether you want to sell foreign coins and notes or exchange leftover currency from past trips, Webuyallcurrency.com accepts Belgian Francs banknotes alongside modern money and settles everything in a single, easy transaction.