Banknote France 1 Franc - Chamber of Commerce - Calais 1915 - Série A 101

The 1 Franc banknote issued by the Calais Chamber of Commerce in 1915 represents a form of emergency money issued during times of economic constraints. This banknote belongs to Series A and bears the number 101.

The obverse of the banknote features the nominal value "1" in numerals, followed by the mention "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE CALAIS". The value "UN FRANC" is also written out in words. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce also appear on this side. The mention "IMP. B.ARNAUD.LYON.PARIS" indicates the printer responsible for the production of the banknote.

The reverse of the banknote contains important information regarding reimbursement. It stipulates that reimbursement will be made in banknotes of the Bank of France, one year after the signing of peace. A period of five years after this date is granted to present banknotes still in circulation for reimbursement. The mention "CHAMBRE DE COMERCE DE CALAIS" is also present on the reverse.

The printer of this banknote is B. Arnaud, a company based in Villeurbanne, France, which was active from 1898 to 1990.

This banknote testifies to the local initiatives taken to alleviate the economic and monetary difficulties of the time. It offers an overview of the mechanisms put in place to ensure the circulation of money and to organize reimbursement after the return to a stable economic situation.