50 Francs

Issuer	Banque Nationale de Belgique
Year	1875-1879
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Value	50 Francs
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Obverse description	The obverse is engraved in a pale blue-violet intaglio style, with a central vignette of two allegorical female figures flanking the denomination numeral '50' printed in red letterpress, accompanied by the text 'CINQUANTE FRANCS' and 'PAYABLES À VUE'. The upper register carries the inscription 'BANQUE NATIONALE' within a decorative guilloche border, with series and serial number references positioned at each corner. Two manuscript signatures appear in the lower portion, and the note bears cancellation perforations throughout.
Obverse lettering	BANQUE NATIONALE 50 CINQUANTE FRANCS PAYABLES À VUE
Reverse description	The reverse is executed in a delicate pale blue intaglio engraving, centered on a large allegorical face surrounded by a wreath motif, flanked by two putti figures at left and right bearing attributes. The composition is framed within an ornate border with scrollwork and foliate decoration at the corners, with the denomination rendered in large perforated cancellation holes across the central field. The overall design is light and uncluttered, relying on fine line engraving for artistic effect.
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