This Belgian 16-franc definitive stamp features a clean phototype portrait of King Albert II, issued as part of the modern definitive series following his accession in 1993. Presented in a cool turquoise-blue shade, the design shows Albert II in formal attire, with bilingual “BELGIQUE – BELGIË” inscriptions placed vertically along the left side. The lower-right corner includes the stylized royal monogram “A II” beneath a crown, a hallmark of this series. Widely used for standard domestic postal rates in the late-franc period, this issue is a popular addition to definitive and monarchy-themed collections.