Belgium Banknotes 1978-1992 Issue

100 francs: Hendrik Conscience (writer) with rural Flemish scenes 500 francs: René Magritte (surrealist artist) with elements from his paintings 1000 francs: André Ernest Modeste Grétry (composer) with musical motifs 5000 francs: Lambert Lombard (Renaissance painter) with architectural elements

Key design elements included detailed portraits, intricate background imagery related to each figure’s work or era, and a color palette ranging from soft pastels to rich, deep tones. The series highlighted Belgium’s cultural diversity, artistic achievements, and historical legacy. These notes incorporated advanced security features for their time and remained in circulation alongside the subsequent series until Belgium’s adoption of the euro in 2002.