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Are old Belgian notes worth anything?
We’ve been using the euro since 2002 in Belgium, but banknotes denominated in Belgian franc with a face value of over 50 francs are still worth money! You can trade them in at Nationale Bank in Brussels, Belgium’s central bank. Hand in the notes at Nationale Bank and their veracity is checked.
How much is 100 Belgian francs worth in pounds?
Convert Belgian Franc to British Pound
| BEF | GBP |
|---|---|
| 10 BEF | 0.212448 GBP |
| 25 BEF | 0.53112 GBP |
| 50 BEF | 1.06224 GBP |
| 100 | 2.12448 GBP |
Who is honderd Frank?
This cent francs – honderd frank banknote features James Ensor, Belgian painter. The words ‘nationale bank van België’ are printed on the paper note….Additional information.
| Location | Belgium |
|---|---|
| Person | James Ensor |
| Profession | Painter, Printmaker |
Can I still exchange old Belgian currency?
You can exchange your old Belgian banknotes free of charge at the National Bank’s counters (bd de Berlaimont 3, 1000 Brussels).
Are Belgian francs legal tender?
Like 10 other European currencies, the Belgian/Luxembourgish franc ceased to exist on 1 January 1999, when it became fixed at 1 EUR= 40.3399 BEF/LUF, thus a franc was worth €0.024789. Old franc coins and notes lost their legal tender status on 28 February 2002.
How much is 400 Belgian francs in pounds?
Belgian francs to British pounds conversion table
| amount | convert | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 200 BEF | BEF | 4.26 GBP |
| 300 BEF | BEF | 6.38 GBP |
| 400 BEF | BEF | 8.51 GBP |
| 500 BEF | BEF | 10.64 GBP |
How many francs are in a dollar?
Convert US Dollar to French Franc
| USD | FRF |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 5.59703 FRF |
| 5 USD | 27.9851 FRF |
| 10 USD | 55.9703 FRF |
| 25 USD | 139.926 FRF |
How much is 50 French francs worth in pounds?
French francs to British pounds conversion table
| amount | convert | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 50 FRF | FRF | 6.53 GBP |
| 100 FRF | FRF | 13.06 GBP |
| 150 FRF | FRF | 19.58 GBP |
| 200 FRF | FRF | 26.11 GBP |
What food is Belgium famous for?
Outside the country, Belgium is best known for its chocolate, waffles, fries and beer. Though Belgium has many distinctive national dishes, many internationally popular foods like hamburgers and spaghetti bolognese are also popular in Belgium, and most of what Belgians eat is also eaten in neighbouring countries.
Is Belgium good place to live?
Belgium is a very family-friendly country to live in. It has good educational, healthcare, and cultural facilities in all the main cities. Belgium is generally quite a safe place to live. Brussels has the highest crime of any major Belgian city but ranks 24th on the 2019 Safe Cities Index measuring cities worldwide.