French notes, notgelt, necessity notes from 1914 to 1925
The "1914-1925 Chamber of Commerce" category includes French emergency banknotes issued by the Chambers of Commerce during the period of the First World War and the early interwar years. This period, ranging from 1914 to 1925, was marked by a shortage of small denomination currency, prompting local institutions, such as Chambers of Commerce, to issue their own banknotes.
These emergency banknotes are valuable testimonies of the economic and social history of France during this troubled period. They reflect the issues related to inflation, lack of liquidity, and confidence in the monetary system.
This collection includes a variety of denominations and designs, issued by different Chambers of Commerce across France. Each banknote bears the distinctive marks of the issuing institution and constitutes a unique historical document.
Collectors of French banknotes and history enthusiasts will appreciate the rarity and historical value of these Chamber of Commerce emergency banknotes issued between 1914 and 1925.
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