Belgian banknotes
The National Bank of Belgium designed and printed Belgian banknotes from 1850 to the end of the 20th century.
The Belgian banknote from 1851 to 2002
Chronological overview of Belgian banknotes
The last series was dedicated to compatriots who left their mark on the development of the arts in the last century. Below, you will find the brochures that were distributed when each banknote series was issued.
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100 Franc note (1995): James Ensor
The 100 F Franc note pays tribute to James Ensor, one of the greatest painters at the turn of the century.
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200 Franc note (1996): Adolphe Sax
Adolphe Sax owes his world fame to the invention of the saxophone, the dominant instrument of jazz and other styles of music.
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500 Franc note (1998): René Magritte
The 500-franc note has been issued in René Magritte's centenary year. He was one of the leading representatives of surrealism.
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1000 Franc note (1997): Constant Permeke
Between the wars, expressionist art in Belgium was dominated by Constant Permeke.
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2000 Franc note (1994): Victor Horta
Victor Horta was a pioneer and a leading figure in the Art nouveau movement, which spread troughout Europe at the start of the 20th century.
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10 000 Franc note (1997): Albert II and Paola
The 10 000 Franc note was dedicated to the Belgian royal couple Albert II and Paola.