| Issuer | Belgium |
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| Year | 1971-1977 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 5000 Francs (5000 BEF) |
| Currency | Franc (1832-2001) |
| Composition | Paper |
| Size | 167 × 84 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
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| In circulation to | 1988 |
| Reference(s) | P#137 |
| Obverse description | Green and brown. Portrait of André Vesalius at center right; angel with shield and sword over evil at left. |
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| Obverse lettering | BANQUE NATIONALE DE BELGIQUE CINQ MILLE FRANCS PAYABLES A VUE 17.06.77 LE CONTREFACTEUR EST PUNIS DES TRAVAUX FORCES (ART 173 DU CODE PENAL) (Translation: National Bank of Belgium Five Thousand Francs Payable at sight June 17, 1977 The counterfeiter is punished forced labor (art 173 of the penal code).) |
| Reverse description | Green and brown. Statue of Asclepius, temple of Asclepius in the former city of Epidaurus. |
| Reverse lettering | 5000 NATIONALE BANK VAN BELGIE VIJFDUIZEND FRANK BETAALBAAR OP ZICHT 5000 (Translation: National Bank of Belgium Five Thousand Francs Payable at sight) |
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| Protection type | Watermark |
| Protection description | Portrait of King Baudouin I. |
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| Numisquare ID | 9542426200 |
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