International Postage Meter Stamp Catalog/Belgium
[edit] Belgium
- The first meter appeared in 1925. All stamps are inscribed with the country name in two languages, usually in French (BELGIQUE) and Dutch (BELGIE) but a few are known with German (BELGIEN). The order of the country names in the franks alternates with "BELGIE-BELGIQUE" used mostly in Flanders and "BELGIQUE-BELGIE" used mostly in Wallonia. Those with "BELGIEN" are probably used in the East near the border with Germany.
- Between 1978 and the switch to the Euro in 1999 all meter franks were required to include "F" or Fr" (for franc) next to the value figures.
- Stamps without date/town mark are used on pre-paid business reply mail.
- The stamps are grouped according to appearance and function as follows:
- A - Small, horizontal octagon
- B - Small, upright rectangle with simulated perforation border
- C - Large crown at top, standing lions in lower corners
- D - Crown at top and curtains at sides
- E - Country names in wavy panel at top
- F - Horizontal frank without outer frame. Large lion rampant in center
- G - Simple rectangle with inner rectangle around value figures. Post horn at bottom
- H - Wide crown in field of horizontal lines at top
- I - Abstracted post horns defining top frame line, without crown
- J - Lions rampant indented at top left and right
- K - Country names vertical and horizontal starting with common “B” in upper left corner. Euro sign at right
- PO - Designs used in Post Offices only
- PD - Designs used for Postage Due only
- PP - Designs used for Railway Parcel Post only
NOTE: More information about the meter stamps of Belgium can be found at this website: http://werkgroep.mecanotelie.in.evergem.be/
[edit] GROUP A: Frank is small, horizontal octagon
- NOTE: Stamps that look like Group A stamps but have a "P" prefix identification number are from non-metered Post Office bulk mail franking machines (often referred to as "Fliers"). They are not covered in the catalog.
A1. Universal (FV-5), 1925.
[$250]
- With large, outlined value figures Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE” at top.
- M#s A101-106 only. Usually without TM.
- Values:
5c, 20c, 25c, 50c, 75c, 1Fr, 1F25, 1F50, 1F75
- NOTE: Proofs known on card and are more common than used covers (The image shown is a proof with unissued number A115)
[$10]
A2. Hasler “D106” (FV-8), 1925.
- As Type A1 but M#s B101 up.
- Without TM. Rarely with slogan.
- Values:
5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c, 65c, 70c, 75c, 80c, 90c, OF65, 1Fr, 1F20, 1F25, 1F35, 1F40, 1F50, 1F75, 1F80, 2Fr, 2F25, 2F40, 2F50, 2F70, 2F75, 3Fr, 3F15, 3F25, 3F50, 3F75, 4Fr, 4F50, 5Fr, 5F15, 5F20, 5F50, 5F75, 6Fr, 6F50, 7Fr, 8Fr, 9F, 10Fr, 13F50, 20Fr
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A3. Franco (FV-5), 1926.
[$50]
- As Types A1 and A2 but M#s C101-109.
- Without TM or slogan.
- Values:
5c, 10c, 30c, 35c, 50c, 60c, 75c, 80c, 1Fr, 1F25, 1F50, 1F75
A4. Timbrographe (LV-9), 1927.
- As Types A1-A3 but M#s E101 up.
- Size of frank varies. Color of frank often magenta.
- TM: SC or nil
- Values:
5c, 10c, 15c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 60c, 65c, 70c, 75c, 80c, 90c, 1Fr, 1F20, 1F25, 1F35, 1F40, 1F50, 1F75, 2Fr, 2F25, 2F40, 2F45, 2F50, 2F75, 3Fr, 3F15, 3F25, 3F50, 4Fr, 4F05, 4F50, 4F90, 5Fr, 5F25, 5F75, 6Fr, 6F50, 7Fr, 8Fr, 8F50, 9Fr, 10Fr, 20Fr
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NOTE: This stamp often has a slogan at left or below the frank.
A5. Timbrographe (LV-9).
- As Type A4 but inscribed “BELGIE-BELGIQUE” at top.
- M# E101 up.
- Values:
10c, 15c, 20c, 50c, 80c, 90c, 1Fr, 1Fr35, 1Fr75, 1Fr50, 2Fr, 2Fr50, 2Fr70, 3F, 4F, 4Fr50, 5Fr
A6. Hasler “F22” (MV), 1930.
- Similar to Type A2 but with simple, single-line value figures.
- With or without 5-digit S# between TM and frank.
- M# B101-569, B932.
- TM: SC, DC or nil
- V/F:
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NOTE: A proof (B336) exists inscribed “BELGIE-BELGIQUE” but is not known used.
A7. Francotyp “C” (MV).
- Similar to Type A6 but M# F101 up. Normally with “Fr” before value figures.
- With or without 4-digit S# between TM and frank.
- TM: SC or nil
- V/F:

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A10. Francotyp “Cc” or “Ccm”” (MV).
[edit] GROUP B: Frank is small, upright rectangle with simulated perforation border
[edit] Sub-group BA: Country name in scroll at top
BA1. Neopost (LV-6), 1930.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”. Post horn under scroll at top.
- M# with “D” prefix.
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- A. Line above M#
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- TM: SC, BIC, nil
- Values:

5c, 10c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 35c, 40c, 50c, 65c, 70c, 75c, 90c, 1F00, 1F20, 1F35, 1F50, 1F75, 2F00, 2F50, 3F75, 3F50, 4F00, 5F00, 6F00, 10Fr
- As Type BA1 but inscribed “BELGIE-BELGIQUE”.
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- A. Line above M#
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- TM: SC, BIC
- Values:
10c, 35c, 50c, 75c, 90c, 1F00 , 1F20, 1F35, 1F50, 1F75, 3F50
BA3. Neopost “105” (LV).
[$10]
[edit] Sub-group BB: Country name straight at top
BB1. Satas “Federal I” (MV), 1943.
- Upright frank with single, simulated-perforation line border inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE“.
- Sitting lion at bottom above M#. Lion 14 mm wide.
- Meter number with “H” prefix from H-101 up and in H-1000 series
- TM: SL
- V/F:

0.oo
BB1.1. Satas “Federal I” (MV), 1943.
- As Type BB1 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE“.
- Sitting lion at bottom above M#. Lion 14 mm wide. M# with “H” prefix.
- TM: SL
- V/F:

0.oo 
00.oo (meter H-179 only)
BB2. Satas “Federal I” and "Federal II" (MV).
- As Type BB1 but TM SC with tall date figures.
- Meter numbers for Federal I: H-101 to H-1999.
- Meter numbers for Federal II: H-2001 up.
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- A. Lion 14 mm wide
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BB3. Satas “Federal I” and "Federal II" (MV).
- As Type BB2 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- Meter numbers for Federal I: H-101 to H-1999.
- Meter numbers for Federal II: H-2001 up.
- TM: SC or nil with tall date figures
- V/F:
00.oo 
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NOTE: Impressions showing time of day are Post Office stamps
BB4. Satas “Federal II” (MV), 1964.
- As Types BB2 and 3 but inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIEN“.
- Small lion at bottom, 11 mm wide.
- Meter numbers H-2001 up.
- TM: SC
BB5. Satas “Rotary” (MV), 1964.
- Nearly identical to Type BB2 but the date figures are short.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE“.
BB6. Satas "Rotary" (MV). 1964.
- As Type BB5 but inscribed "BELGIE/ BELGIQUE".
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- A. Lion 14 mm wide
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- Meter numbers H-3001 up.
- TM: SC
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[edit] GROUP C: Upright or square frank with large crown at top and standing lions in lower corners
Frank has simulated perforation outer border with multiple straight-line inner borders.
C1. Francotyp “C” (MV), 1947.
[$5]
- Large frank 35 mm tall. “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE” between value figures and M# at bottom.
- M# boxed with “F” or "Fr" prefix.
- Wide spacing between TM (if present) and frank with or without S# between.
- Value figures preceded by “Fr”.
- TM: SC, DC or nil
- V/F:
000 (A,G)
0.00 (G) 
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0.00 (G)
00oo (O)
00.00 (A,G)
◆0.00 (G)
C3. Francotyp “Cc” (MV), 1951.
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C4. Francotyp “Cc” (MV), 1939.
[$10]
- As Type C1 but frank is smaller, 28 mm tall.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Date without stops.
- TM: SC
- V/F:
◆000 (G,O)
◆0.00 (G,O)
C7. Francotyp “Cc” (MV).
- As Type C3 but frank is shorter but wider, 25-27 x 28 mm.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Value figures preceded by “Fr”. M# normally unboxed.
- Date with stops.
- TM: SC
- V/F:
◆0.00 (G,O)
00,00 (O)
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C8. Francotyp “Cc” (MV).
- As Type C7 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- M# with "Fr" or "F" prefix.
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- A. Frank 28 x 28mm
- B. Frank 26 x 30mm
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- TM: DC, SC
- V/F:
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000.00 (O)
C8.1. Francotyp “Cc” (MV).
C9. Francotyp “A9000” (MV).
[$5]
- Similar to Type C7 but the date has wide spacing between the month and year.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”. Value figures preceded by “F”.
- TM: SC
- V/F:
◆0,00
000.00
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C10. Francotyp “A9000” (MV).
[$5]
C11. Francotyp “Cc” (MV).
- Large frank, slightly wider than tall, 30 x 28 mm.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- TM: SC
- V/F:
◆0.00
◆00.00
C12. Francotyp “Cc” (MV).
C13. Francotyp-Postalia “MS5/WK4” (MV).
- Nearly square frank, 26-27 mm.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Value figures small and narrow compared to previous Group C types.
C14. Francotyp-Postalia “MS5/WK4” (MV).
- As Type C13 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- M# with “C” prefix.
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- TM: DC, SC
- V/F:
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C15. Francotyp-Postalia “T1000” (digital).
- Similar to Type C14B but printed printed digitally through a thermal-mylar ribbon leaving a cherry-red impression.
- The spacing is narrower than with C13 and C14.
- Inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- M# with “C” prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
F0000.00
C16. Francotyp-Postalia “T1000” (digital).
[edit] GROUP D: Upright frank with curtains at sides and crown at top.
- Country names in scrolls at top and bottom
D1. Hasler “F88/F99” (MV), 1937.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE” at top and “BELGIE” at bottom.
- M# with “B” prefix below bottom frame line.
- M#s B101 up.
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- A. Frank 25 x 29-30 mm
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- TM: SC, DC or nil
- V/F:
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- a. Post Office stamp, M# B001 up
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D2. Hasler “F88/F99” (MV).
- As Type D1 but inscribed “BELGIE” at top and “BELGIQUE” at bottom.
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D3. Hasler “F88/F99” (MV).
[edit] GROUP E: Country names in wavy panel at top
- Frank with simulated perforation outer border and two straight-line inner borders.
[edit] Sub-group EA: Frank taller than wide
EA1. Universal “MultiValue” (MV), 1948 or earlier.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”.
- “Fr | Cts” below value figures.
- M# boxed at bottom with “U” prefix.
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EA2. Universal “MultiValue” (MV).
- As Type EA1 but inscribed “BELGIE - BELGIQUE”.
- ME with “U” prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:

0oo (A)
00oo (O)
000oo (O)
EA3. Pitney Bowes-GB “Simplex” (LV-25).
[$25]
- With three vertical straight lines at each side.
- “FR.” centered below value figures.
- Inscribed “BELGIE-BELGIQUE”. M# with “S” prefix.
- TM: DC
- Value seen:
2.50
EA4. Pitney Bowes-GB “Automax” (MV).
[$5]
- As Types EA1A and 2A but with “F” centered below value figures.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”. M# with “P.B.U” prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
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EA5. Pitney Bowes-GB “Automax” (MV).
[$5]
[edit] Sub-group EB: Frank wider than tall
EB1. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” (MV), 1983.
- Frank 29 mm wide. M# unboxed at bottom with “PBU“ prefix.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”.
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- V/F:
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EB2. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” (MV).
- As Type EB1 but inscribed “BELGIE - BELGIQUE”.
- M# with “PBU” or "E.B.U." prefix.
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EB3. Pitney Bowes-GB “6300” (MV).
EB4. Pitney Bowes-GB “6500” (MV).
- As Earlier EB types but frank 32-33 x 23 mm.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE - BELGIE”.
- “F” at left of value figures. M# with "PBE" prefix.
- V/F:
≋00.00
≋00.oo
EB5. Pitney Bowes-GB “6500” (MV).
EB6. Pitney Bowes-GB “6600” (MV).
- As Earlier EB types but frank wider at 33 mm.
- “F” breaks interior frame lines at left of value figures.
- M# with “PBU“ prefix. Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
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EB6.1. Pitney Bowes-GB “6600” (MV).
EB7. Pitney Bowes “Paragon” (MV).
- Frank same size as Type EB6 but fixed zero breaks interior frame lines at right.
- “F” breaks inner frame lines at left.
- M# with “PBD“ prefix.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
≋000.00
EB8. Pitney Bowes “Paragon” (MV).
EB9. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900” (MV).
- Very similar to Type EB4 but the frank is taller, 32 x 27 mm and the value figures are spread slightly wider apart.
- Neither the “F” nor the fixed zero break the inside frame lines. Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”.
- M# with “PBE” prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
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EB9.1. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900” (MV).
EB10. Pitney Bowes-GB “6900” (MV).
- As Type EB9 but inscribed “BELGIE-BELGIQUE”.
- M# with “PBE” prefix.
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[edit] GROUP F: Horizontal frank without outer frame. Large lion rampant between town mark and value box
F1. Pitney Bowes “R” (MV).
- Ornate ribbon surrounds town mark.
- Value box has frame lines at top and left only, with column of short dashes at right and M# below.
- “Fr.” Or “F.” left of value figures.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “P.B.No” prefix.
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- V/F:
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F2. Pitney Bowes “R” (MV).
- As Type F1 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- M# with “P.B.No” prefix.
- TM: SC
F3. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” (MV).
- Similar to Type F1 but wider.
- TM without ribbon.
- Value box with lines on all four sides, broken at center left by “Fr.” or “F.” and bottom by M#.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “P.B.” prefix.
- TM: DC
F4. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” (MV).
- As Type F3 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- M# with “P.B.” prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
≋0.00
≋00.oo
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F5. Pitney Bowes-GB “5000” (MV).
[$20]
F6. Pitney Bowes-GB “A900” (MV).
- Value box higher than on previous Group F types.
- Date and value figures are on same level.
- “BELGIQUE BELGIE” in single line.
- Value box complete at top and bottom.
- “F” precedes value figures.
- M# with “PBG” prefix with horizontal lines at sides and below.
F7. Pitney Bowes-GB “A900” (MV).
[edit] GROUP G: Simple rectangle with inner rectangle around value figures
Country names at top and post horn at bottom above M#
G1. Frama (MV), 1963.
- Upright frank inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Large post horn below value figures. Thick value figures.
- M# with “A” prefix outside and below frank.
- TM: DC or SC
- V/F:
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00,00 F
G2. Frama (MV).
G3. Frama (MV).
- Similar to Type G1 but smaller, with small post horn.
- M# is inside frank above bottom frame line.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “A” prefix.
- TM: SC, DC
- V/F:
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G4. Frama (MV).
G5. Frama (MV).
- Similar to Type G3 types but larger and wider.
- Value figures with large “F” at right.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “A” prefix.
- TM: SC, DC
- V/F:
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G6. Frama (MV).
G7. Neopost “205/2205” (MV).
- Similar to previous “G” types but smaller.
- Inner frame line around value figures broken at sides with “F” at far left.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”. M# with “N” prefix breaks bottom frame line.
- TM: SC
G8. Neopost “205/2205” (MV).
G9. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).
- Similar to Type G7 but wider, 26 x 24 mm.
- Inscribed “BEGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “NC” prefix.
- TM: SC, DC
- V/F:
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G10. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).
G11. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).
- As Type G9 but larger, 29 x 25-26 mm.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “N” or “NC” prefix.
- TM: SC, DC
- V/F:
≋00.00
≋0000
G12. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).
G13. Neopost “405/505” (MV).
- Frank much wider than tall, 31 x 24 mm.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “N” prefix.
- TM: SC
G14. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).
[edit] GROUP H: Rectangle with wide crown in field of horizontal lines at top. Country names in arc below crown
H1. Postalia (MV).
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE-BELGIE”.
- With “Fr” or “F” left of value figures.
- M# with “C” prefix in lower right corner.
- TM: DC, SC
- V/F:
≋0,00
H2. Postalia (MV).
H4. Postalia (MV).
- Frank taller than wide.
- With “Fr” at left of value figures.
- M# with “C” prefix centered at bottom.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
≋0.00
[edit] GROUP I: Rectangle with abstracted post horns defining top frame line
Frank without crown
I1. Hasler "F88/F99" (MV).
- Inscribed "BELGIQUE" at top, "BELGIE" at bottom.
- M# with "B" prefix in box at bottom center.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
✳00oo
◇00,oo
I2. Hasler “F88/F99” (MV).
- As Type I1 but inscribed “BELGIE” at top, “BELGIQUE” at bottom.
- M# with “B” prefix.
- TM: DC
I3. Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV).
- As Type I1 but narrower spacing between TM and frank.
- Value figures preceded by “F”.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE” at top, “BELGIE” at bottom.
- M# with “B”, “BH”, "BS", "BHT", "BST" OR "BT" prefix in box at bottom center.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
000,00
00000
I4. Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV).
- As Type I3 but inscribed “BELGIE” at top, “BELGIQUE” at bottom.
- M# with “B”, “BH”, "BS", "BHT", "BST" OR "BT" prefix in box at bottom center.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
000,00
00000
I5. Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV).
[$10]
- As Types I3 and 4 but inscribed “BELGIEN” at top, “BELGIQUE” at bottom.
- M# with “B” prefix only seen.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
000,00
00000
I6. Hasler “Smile” (MV).
I6. Hasler “Smile” (MV).
[edit] GROUP J: Frank with simulated perforation border with lions rampant indented at top left and right
J1. Secap "Alpha" (MV), 1991.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Value box broken at left by “F” and at right by fixed zero.
- Meter number with “M” prefix, 1000 to 1999.
- TM: SC, DC
- V/F:
000.00
00000
J2. Secap "Minipost" (MV), 1993.
- As Type J1 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- Meter number with “M” prefix, 2000 to 2999.
- TM: SC, DC
- V/F:
000.00
00000
[edit] GROUP K: Plain rectangle with country name both vertical and horizontal at upper left
- Postal system logo at upper right. Euro sign either precedes or follows the value figures.
- Meter number at bottom with 4-character prefix as follows:
- 1st letter = B (for Belgium), 2nd letter = manufacturer, 3rd letter = meter model, 4th letter = method of payment
- Earliest date available for use: 1 October 1999
- Current manufacturers and models: (as of summer 2010)
-
- 4th letter (method of payment):
- B = advance payment (became obsolete at end of 2000)
- C = "Value Card" (speialized debit card, became obsolete at end of 2004)
- D = "Creditpac" (Neopost proprietary credit system, became obsolete at end of 2009)
- E = "Framalink" (Frama proprietary credit system, became obsolete at end of 2009)
- F = FOLLS (Franking On Line Loading, payment via internet)
- M = FOLLS with Digital Postage Mark (DPM). DPM stamps are printed in blue and have frameless straight line town mark above a 2-dimensional barcode.
- Stamps from machines using B through F payment systems are printed in red and have circular or rectangular town mark and no barcode.
- P in the 4th position indicates a Post Office stamp
- 4th letter (method of payment):
The table below indexes meter number prefix to catalog type number.
K1. Ascom Hasler “Mailmaster” (MV). M# with “BAA-" through BAJ-" prefix.
- Known prefixes: BAAB, BABB, BACB, BADB, BAEB/F, BAFB/F, BAGB/F, BAHB/F, BAJB/F
- TM: DC
- V/F:
= 00,00 €
= 000,00 €
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Post Office stamp, M# prefix "BAAP" or "BAFP"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K2. Ascom Hasler “Smile” (MV).
- Similar to Type K1 but distance between date figures and value figures is slightly wider.
- M# with “BAKB" or "BAKF" prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
= 00.00 €
= 0000 €
K3. Frama “M/E3/4” (MV).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Post Office stamp, M# prefix "BBAP"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K4. Frama “EPS” (MV).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "DE POST - LA POSTE - DIE POST"
- b. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "POST OFFICES ACCOUNTING"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K5. Frama “Sensonic” (digital).
- M# with "BBD-" or "BBF-" prefix.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BBDE/F, BBFE/F)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BBDM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 00,00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "DE POST - LA POSTE - DIE POST"
- b. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "POST OFFICES ACCOUNTING"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K6. Francotyp-Postalia “MS5/WK” (MV).
K7. Francotyp-Postalia “EFS3000” ("NEF") (MV).
K8. Francotyp-Postalia “PS4” (MV).
K9. Francotyp-Postalia “T1000” (digital).
- M# with “BCD-" through “BCG-" prefix.
- Known prefixes: BCDB/F, BCEB/F, BCFB/F, BCGF
- TM: DC
- V/F:
= 00,00 €
K10. Neopost “Electronic” (MV).
- M# with “BDA-" through “BDC-" prefix.
- Known prefixes: BDAB/D/F, BDBD/F, BDCD/F
- TM: DC
- V/F:
= 00,00 €
K11. Neopost “SM26” (digital).
K12. Pitney Bowes “6900” (MV).
K13. Pitney Bowes “A900” (MV).
K14. Pitney Bowes “Paragon” (MV).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "POST OFFICES ACCOUNTING"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K15. Pitney Bowes “B762” ("EasyMail" ) (digital).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "DE POST - LA POSTE - DIE POST"
- b. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "POST OFFICES ACCOUNTING"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K16. Pitney Bowes “B962” (MV).
- M# with “BEEB" or "BEEF" prefix.
- Appearance is identical to Type K13 except for M# prefix.
- TM: DC
- V/F:
≋00,00 €
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "DE POST - LA POSTE - DIE POST"
- b. Relief (loaner) machine, TM contains "POST OFFICES ACCOUNTING"
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K17. Secap “Alpha” (MV).
K18. Secap “MiniPost” (MV).
K19 Francotyp-Postalia “Optimail” (digital).
K20 Francotyp-Postalia “MyMail” (digital).
- M# prefix “BCK-”.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BCKF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BCKM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 00,00
K21 Francotyp-Postalia “Ultimail” (digital).
- M# prefix “BCM-”.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BCMF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BCMM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 00,00
K22 Neopost “SM94/SM95” (digital).
K23 Neopost “IJ25” (digital).
- M# prefix “BDF-”, “BDK-” and "BDUM".
- Value figures narrow.
K24 Neopost “IJ60/65/70/75/80/85/90/110” (digital).
- M# prefix “BDG-”
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BDGF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BDGM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 00,00
K25 Neopost “IJ35/40/45/50” (digital).
- M# prefix “BDH-”, "BDJ-", “BDLM” and "BDTM".
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BDHF, BDJF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BDHM, BDJM, BDLM, BDTM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 00,00
K26 Pitney Bowes “DM400/500/550” (digital).
- M# prefix “BEF-”.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BEFF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BEFM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 000,00
K27 Pitney Bowes “DM800/900” (digital).
- M# prefix “BEG-”.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BEGF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BEGM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 000,00
K28 Pitney Bowes “DM1000” (digital).
- M# prefix “BEH-”.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BEHF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BEHM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 000,00
K29 Pitney Bowes “DM100i” (digital).
- M# prefix “BEJ-”.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- A. Printed in red with TM DC (BEJF)
- B. Printed in blue with frameless straight-line TM above 2D barcode (BEJM)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- V/F:
€ 000,00
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. As B, but printed in red
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
K30 Frama "Matrix” (digital).
K31 Neopost "IS-480" (digital).
K32 Pitney Bowes "DM50” (digital).
K33 Pitney Bowes "DM210i/390i” (digital).
K34 Francotyp-Postalia "Centormail" (digital), 25 March 2010.
K35 Neopost "IS-350" (digital).
K36 Neopost "IS-420" (digital).
K37 Neopost "IS-440" (digital).
[edit] GROUP PO: Franks generated only by Post Office meters
- See also Types K1a and K3a for Post Office stamps.
PO1. Satas “P” (MV), 1959.
- Small, simple frank with simulated perforation border open at sides.
- Hour figure between TM and frank.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE” at top and “BELGIE” at bottom.
- M# with “P” prefix outside and below frank.
- TM: SC
- V/F:
00.oo
PO2. Satas “P” (MV).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. For Postage Due, with “T” replacing hour figure between TM and frank
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PO3. Camp (MV).
- Similar to Type PO1 but “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE” at top.
- M# with “P” prefix inside frame at bottom.
- Narrow spacing between TM and frank.
- Hour figure inside TM at right of date.
- Seven machines, M#s P 2166 through P 2172.
- TM: SC
The stamp previously listed as type PO4 probably does not exist.
It was described as similar to Type PO3 but inscribed “BELGIE/ BELGIQUE”.
- As Type PO3 but with straight line town mark and hour figure between TM and frank.
- M# P3000
- V/F:
0000
PO6. Frama (MV).
- Wide rectangular design incorporating straight-line TM in left half and frank in right half.
- Large hour figure at right of date in center of left half.
- Inner box around value figures has double lines at top and bottom.
- Tiny pot horn between bottom lines of inner box.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Small M# with “P” prefix above bottom frame line at right.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. For Postage Due. With large “T” replacing hour figure.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PO7. Frama (MV).
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. For Postage Due. With small “T” at right of zone number at bottom of left side. (shown)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PO8. Frama (MV).
- Similar to Type PO6 but inner box around value figures has single line at top and bottom.
- Large M# flanked by post horns in bottom panel.
- Inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- M# with “P” prefix
- V/F:
000.00F
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. For Postage Due. With large “T” replacing hour figure.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PO9. Frama (MV). : V/F: 000.00F
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
- a. For Postage Due. With large “T” replacing hour figure.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
PO9.1. Frama (MV). : V/F: 000.00F
PO10. Unknown (digital).
- Printed in black on a plain white adhesive label with die cut incisions in a rayed sun design to inhibit peeling and reuse.
- Value figures boxed at right with date at left.
- With class of mail in negative lettering at upper left.
- V/F:
€0,00
PO11. Unknown (digital).
- Similar to Type PO10 but the value box is larger with “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE” inside the box.
- The town name is at the lower left rather than below the box.
- V/F:
€0,00
[edit] GROUP PD: Franks used only to collect Postage Due
- Wide, horizontal box with large “T” in center, town mark at left and value at right.
- With “BELGIQUE” above value and “BELGIE” below.
- Value figures preceded by “Fr.”.
- Date with stop centered after year. Hour figure right of date.
- M# with “P” prefix at bottom center.
- V/F:
✳00oo
[edit] GROUP PP: Franks used only for Railway Parcel Post
- Those with letter prefixes to their meter numbers were used by private companies and those without prefixes are from railway station offices.
PP1. Hasler (FV), 1928.
- Upright rectangle with rounded corners.
- Double oval in center inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE” with M# in center.
- Value figures repeated above and below central oval.
- M#s A2, A3, A4, A6, and A8 seen.
- TM: nil
- Values:
0Fr40 , 0Fr50 , 1Fr00 , 2Fr00 , 5Fr00 , 10Fr00 , 20Fr00 , 30Fr00 , 40Fr00
[$5]
PP2. Hasler “F22” (MV), 1929.
- Upright rectangle with diagonal corners.
- Frame line doubled along bottom and in corners.
- “Fr” at left and “Ct” at right of value figures.
- Inscribed “CHEMINS DE FER/ BELGES” at top and “BELGISCHE/ SPOORWEGEN” below value figures.
- With or without 5-digit S# at top left of frank.
- M# “A5” up.
- TM: nil
- As Type PP2 but inscribed “BELGISCHE/ SPOORWEGEN” at top and “CHEMINS DE FER/ BELGES” at bottom.
- With 5-digit S# outside frank at top left.
- M# A25 seen.
- V/F:
✳00oo
PP4. Make undetermined, 1928.
[$20]
- Upright rectangle with straight corners.
- Double oval in center inscribed “BELGIQUE/ BELGIE”.
- Value figures above oval, date/ company name/ town below oval.
- M#s B1 and B2 seen
- V/F:

00.00 
000.00
- Similar to Type PP4 but blank above oval and with value figures above firm name at bottom.
- With 4-digit S# at right outside frame.
- M# B3 reported
- V/F:
Fr
0.00
- Horizontal rectangle with double oval in center.
- Oval sideways in relation to rest of frank, with “BELGIQUE” at left and “BELGIE” at right.
- M# without prefix sideways in center. M#s 1 and 2 seen.
- Town name repeated at both sides.
- “Fr” left of value figures. 4-digit S# at lower right.
- V/F:

00.00 
000.00
PP7. Anker (MV), 1938.
- Small square containing post office identification at top and M# in panel at bottom.
- Value figures at left outside the square, 4-digit S# at right.
- M# without prefix.
PP8. Anker (MV). As Type PP7 but with company name above town name, and M# with “B” prefix.
- Value figures at right, blank at left (no S#).
- Company name above town name, and M# with “B” prefix.
- M#s B1 and B5 seen.
- V/F:

00.00 
000.00
PP11. National Cash Register (MV), 1947.
[$10]
- Frank is small segmented horizontal rectangle with town at top,
- M# 50 at bottom with lines at sides.
- Value figures and 4-digit S# above rectangle, and date below left.
- Printed through a ribbon.
- V/F:
⎯000.00
PP12. National Cash Register (MV), 1949.
[Probably quite rare, value unknown]
- Frameless design with station name at top.
PP13. National Cash Register (MV), 1949.
[$10]
- Frameless design like Type PP12 but value figures and S# at top, and date at bottom.
- M# 52 up.
- V/F:
—000.00
PP14. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1949.
[$20]
- Wide, frameless design with town at left and value figures at right.
- 5-digit S# above town, and M# without prefix below town.
- M# 100 seen
- V/F:
◇000.00
PP15. Francotyp (MV), 1947.
[$20]
- Frank is square with truncated corners.
- Inscribed “CHEMINS DE FER BELGES” at top and “BELGISCHE SPOORWEGEN” between value figures and M# at bottom.
- “Fr” at left and “C” at right of value figures.
- With 4-digit S# above slogan/town.
- M# with “C” prefix (C1 reported).
- V/F:
◆00oo (G)
- As Type PP15 but “BELGISCHE SPOORWEGEN” at top and “CHEMINS DE FER BELGES” at bottom.
- M# C2 seen
- V/F:
◆00oo (G)
PP17. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1951.
[$5]
- Wide, rectangular ornamental frame with separate TM at left.
- “B” in oval at top center, winged wheel at top right above value figures.
- 5-digit S# at top left above town/ M#.
- With or without large stop at left of “Fr.”.
- M#s 100-131 seen, without prefix.
- TM: DC with four “B”s in ovals between the circles, nil
- V/F:
◇000,oo
PP18. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1951.
[$5]
- Similar to type PP17 but much taller.
- Date at top left and 5-digit serial # at bottom left.
- M# 121, 132, 133, 134, 135 and 136 seen, without prefix.
- V/F:
◇0000
PP19. Hasler “F88” (MV), 1951.
[$5]
- Wide, rectangle with ornamental frame containing “B”s in ovals along top and bottom.
- Large “B” in oval at top center, town at top left, and winged wheel at top right.
- Date line from left contains date, 5-digit S#, M# (vertical), “Fr” and value figures.
- M# 215 seen.
- V/F:
◇000,oo
- Fancy, horizontal frank with wavy frame line across top and “B”s in ovals imbedded in bottom frame line.
- Bottom corners are concave. Date in panel at top left.
- At right of date are a 5-digit S#, M (vertical), “Fr.” and value figures.
- Large “B” in oval at bottom left followed by town and winged wheel.
- V/F:
◇000,oo
PP21. Anker (MV), 1966 or earlier.
- Small rectangle, 20 x 22 mm) with M# at top center flanked by the ‘B’ in oval logo.
- Flying wheel at center. Town mark at bottom.
- Value figures outside at left and 4-digit S# outside at right.
- V/F:
Fr
00.00
PP22. Anker (MV), 1966 or earlier.




















