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5 Francs Trésorerie; watermark Albert I

5 Francs (Trésorerie; watermark Albert I) - obverse5 Francs (Trésorerie; watermark Albert I) - reverse

Obverse © nordboutik59 – Reverse © Jérémy Pureur

Features

Issuer Belgium
Issuing bank National Bank of Belgium (Nationale Bank van België)
King Albert I (1909-1934)
Type Standard circulation banknotes
Years 1926-1931
Value 5 Francs (5 BEF)
Currency Franc (1832-2001)
Composition Paper
Size 125 × 75 mm
Shape Rectangular
Demonetized 1 June 1950
Number
N#
270809
References P# 97
Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (10 volumes).
, LA# BFB-10
Laurens Aernout; 2017. Catalogus van Belgische Numismatische Uitgiften / Volume 2017: 1831-2017. Numismatica Zuidwest-Vlaanderen, Europees Genootschap voor Munt- en Penningkunde.

Obverse

Blue on light brown underprint.
Conjoined portrait King Albert and Queen Elisabeth at left.
With overstamp "Trésorerie / Thesaurie" on watermark area; two signature varieties.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10-04-31
BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE
CINQ FRANCS
PAYABLES A VUE
5
LA LOI PUNIT
LE CONTREFACTEUR
DES TRAVAUX FORCES

Translation:
National Bank of Belgium
Five Francs
Payables at sight
The law punishes the counterfeit forced labor

Engraver: François Poortman

Designers: Guillaume Minguet, Jean-François Freund, Arthur Théo Dirkx

Reverse

Black on blue underprint.
Seated man looking at factory scene.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BNB
NATIONALE BANK VAN BELGIE
VIF FRANK
BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT

Translation:
National Bank of Belgium
Five Francs
Payable at sight

Engraver: François Poortman

Designers: Jean-François Freund, Guillaume Minguet, Arthur Théo Dirkx

Watermark

Portrait of King Leopold I

Comments

Similar to P#93 and P108.

Signatures varieties:

P#97a - H. Stacquet & F. Hautain; Series: R06-Z06 (14-06-1926 to 26-06-1926);

P#97b - H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: B07-M14 (26-06-1926 to 10-05-1931).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1926-Jun-14  P# 97a - Signatures: H. Stacquet & F. Hautain 4%
1926-Nov-10  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: H07 1.4%
1926-Nov-16  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: E07 4%
1927-May-07  0.7%
1927-Jul-04  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: M08 6%
1927-Jul-05  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: N08 0%
1927-Dec-10  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: E09 0%
1927-Dec-12  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: F09 2%
1928-May-10  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: Q09 2%
1928-Aug-01  P# 97b - H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: U09 0.7%
1928-Aug-07  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: Z09 1.4%
1928-Aug-10  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: C10 2%
1928-Aug-18  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 6%
1929-Jan-08  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 4%
1929-May-01  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 5%
1929-Jul-13  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 5%
1929-Nov-04  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: Q11 2%
1929-Nov-06  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 2%
1929-Nov-08  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 4%
1929-Nov-20  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: D12 1.4%
1930-Apr-03  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: H12 1.4%
1930-Apr-09  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: M12 0%
1930-Apr-12  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 2%
1930-Sep-04  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 2%
1930-Sep-06  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: Z12 0%
1930-Sep-08  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 2%
1930-Sep-13  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 5%
1931-Apr-18  P#97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 1.4%
1931-Apr-21  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 6%
1931-Apr-21  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: Y13 3%
1931-Apr-22  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: Z13 1.4%
1931-Apr-23  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: A14 2%
1931-Apr-25  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: C14 4%
1931-Apr-29  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 5%
1931-May-01  Photo P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: H14 1.4%
1931-May-02  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: I14 13%
1931-May-04  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: J14 4%
1931-May-05  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 6%
1931-May-07  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: M14 4%
1931-May-10  P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck 1.4%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Trésorerie; watermark Albert I)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Trésorerie; watermark Albert I)
Katz
Auction 124
Lot 1593
Internet Archive
14 May 2024 1931-May-01 – P# 97b - Signatures: H. Stacquet & L. Franck; Series: H14 UNC USD 23.10
(EUR 20.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Trésorerie; watermark Albert I)Picture 1 of a sold 5 Francs (Trésorerie; watermark Albert I)
Katz
Auction 102
Lot 1815
Internet Archive
28 Nov 2023 Undetermined UNC USD 23.10
(EUR 20.00)
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