France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Bezançon - Doubs - 1918 - Série A 151 VF

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This emergency banknote, issued by the Chamber of Commerce of Besançon in the Doubs department, has a face value of 1 franc. It dates from August 2, 1915, and was issued in 1918.

The banknote belongs to series A 151, with the number 034.567. It falls into the category of emergency issues, specifically those produced by the Chambers of Commerce during a period of economic and monetary constraints.

The reference of this specimen is JP.025.12, allowing for its identification and classification in specialized numismatic works. These emergency banknotes were often issued locally to compensate for the lack of currency.

The issuance of such banknotes by the Chambers of Commerce testifies to a particular historical period, where local institutions had to take initiatives to facilitate economic exchanges at the local level. The design and issuance of these banknotes were subject to specific regulations, aimed at guaranteeing their acceptance and value. These emergency issues are now valuable testimonies to the economic and social history of France during this period.

 

 

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