This elegant monochrome Belgian stamp was issued in 1965 to mark the birth centenary of Queen Elisabeth of Belgium (1876–1965). It features a finely engraved profile portrait of Queen Elisabeth, consort of King Albert I, based on a medallion design that highlights her dignified classical features. The text appears bilingually — Koningin Elisabeth (Dutch) and Reine Elisabeth (French) — reflecting Belgium’s dual-language tradition. Printed in shades of grey and black, the 3 Franc denomination honored her contributions to arts, culture, and humanitarian causes, particularly during World War I when she was known as the “Queen Nurse.”