Belgium Banknotes Catalog
The history of banknotes in Belgium is fascinating and reflects the country's economic and political evolution. From its first banknotes to the adoption of the euro, Belgium has undergone several changes in its paper money, each with its own unique features and designs.
Old Belgian banknotes
Prior to the adoption of the euro, Belgium used the Belgian franc as its official currency. Belgian franc banknotes featured elaborate designs honoring historical and cultural figures of the country. Among the best remembered are the 100 franc bill with the image of painter James Ensor and the 1000 franc note showing King Albert II and Queen Paola. An important milestone was the introduction of the 10,000 franc bill in 1992, featuring a portrait of King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola.
Current banknotes in circulation
Since 2002, Belgium has used the euro as its official currency, sharing the same banknote designs with other eurozone countries. Euro banknotes in circulation range from €5 to €500, although the latter is being phased out. Each denomination features a different European architectural style, from classic to modern. Despite not having unique banknotes, Belgium maintains its numismatic identity through euro coins with national designs on the reverse.
| Country | Belgium |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Brussels |
| ISO2 | BE |
| ISO3 | BEL |
| Catalogued banknotes | 226 |
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Valuable and popular banknotes
The most valuable Belgium banknotes sought after by collectors are the following:
