Belgium was occupied by Germany right at the start of WW1 in 1914. The Belgian government flew to
England and took with them the printing blocks for the paper money of the Belgian central bank. So the
German occupiers had to issue their own money. The Société Générale de Belgique took over the
money supply. It issued Francs from 24 December 1914 until 11 November 1918. The bills denominated
in 1, 2, 5, 20, 100 1000 Francs show either a portrait of the Queen Marie-Louise or the Flemish
painter Peter Paul Rubens. They were dated with the exact date of printing.
1 Franc 1915-18
This note was issued by Société Générale de Belgique. Dates from 1 March 1915 to 29 October 1918. It shows
a portrait of the Queen Marie-Louise.
(Ro 433)
2 Franc 1915-18
This note was issued by Société Générale de Belgique. Dates from 1 March 1915 to 25 May 1918. It shows
a portrait of the Queen Marie-Louise.
(Ro 434)
5 Franc 1915-18
This note was issued by Société Générale de Belgique. Dates from 2 January 1915 to 14 July 1918. It shows
a portrait of the Queen Marie-Louise.
(Ro 435)
20 Franc 1915-18
This note was issued by Société Générale de Belgique. Dates from 1 February 1915 to 11 October 1918. It shows
a portrait of the painter Peter Paul Rubens.
(Ro 436)
100 Franc 1914-18
This note was issued by Société Générale de Belgique. Dates from 26 December 1914 to 9 September 1918. It shows
a portrait of the Queen Marie-Louise.
(Ro 437)
1,000 Franc 1915-18
This note was issued by Société Générale de Belgique. Dates from 18 September 1915 to 26 October 1918. It shows
a portrait of the painter Peter Paul Rubens.
(Ro 438)
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