Banknote Belgium 5 Francs 1943 - Red - Serial C1

This Belgian banknote has a face value of 5 francs. It was issued in 1943.

The banknote is red in color. It belongs to the C1 series and bears the number 986091.

The obverse of the banknote features a portrait of Albert I, King of the Belgians. Albert I reigned from 1909 to 1934 and was a major player in World War I. The issuing institution is not mentioned directly on the banknote, but it is the National Bank of Belgium, which was responsible for issuing banknotes at that time.

The 5-franc banknote from 1943 was issued during a difficult period in Belgian history, during the German occupation in World War II. Banknotes from this era often reflect economic constraints and wartime conditions. The C1 series may indicate a specific issue related to this period.

For further information, including design details, watermarks, or signature variations, the Numista resource (https://fr.numista.com/208842) provides additional details.