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This 1 franc banknote was issued by the Amiens Chamber of Commerce in 1920. It is an emergency issue, a common practice during times of economic crisis or currency shortage.
The front of the banknote features a simple typographical composition. The face value, '1 Franc', is clearly indicated in numbers and letters. The mention 'Chambre de Commerce d'Amiens' identifies the issuer. The signatures of the people responsible for the issue are also included, as well as the serial number of the banknote, which is unique to each copy.
On the back, there is a similar composition, with the face value repeated and simple decorative elements. The mention 'Bons pour' indicates that the banknote was accepted as a means of payment in the Amiens region. The watermark, integrated into the paper, is visible by transparency and serves as a security measure against counterfeiting.
This type of banknote testifies to the economic difficulties of the time and the need for local institutions to compensate for the lack of fiat money. These emergency banknotes are valuable historical documents that provide information about the economic and social context of their time.