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French notes, notgelt, necessity notes from 1940 to 1945
Category grouping the French emergency banknotes issued during the period from 1939 to 1945. These banknotes, issued in a context of economic crisis and scarcity, bear witness to French monetary history during the Second World War. They include issues from various authorities (Chambers of Commerce, municipalities, etc.) to compensate for the lack of fiduciary money.
This collection includes a variety of emergency banknotes, often of low face value, characterized by their simple designs and artisanal manufacture. Collectors will find here banknotes issued under the Vichy regime, as well as local issues intended to facilitate daily exchanges during the occupation and Liberation.
Explore this section to discover rare pieces and unique numismatic testimonies from this troubled period in French history. Each emergency banknote is a window on the economic and social realities of the time.
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