25 Centimes

Issuer Mechelen, City of
Year 1917
Type Local banknote
Value 25 Centimes (0.25)
Currency Franc
Composition Paper
Size 92 × 54 mm
Shape Rectangular
Printer
Designer(s) Albert Geudens
Engraver(s) Maurice Poortman, Guillaume Minguet
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Obverse description Large building surrounded by a frame including columns wrapped with a climbing plant.
Obverse lettering VILLE DE MALINES - BON POUR 25 CENTIMES - P.A. VERHAGHENSTRAAT
(Translation: STAD MECHELEN - GOOD FOR 25 CENTS - P.A VERHAGEN STREET)
Reverse description On the right, woman wearing a large dress, picking flowers. Two small children at the bottom of the picture. Some historic local landmarks on the background: Sint Rumboldstower and other local churches.
Reverse lettering STAD MECHELEN - GOED VOOR VIJFENTWINTIG CENTIEMEN - Date : 04.OCT.1917. A. GEUDENS DEL. GER. POORTMAN & G. MINGUET
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Variants January 2, 1911
Numisquare ID 9727683410
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