Banknote France 1 Franc - Chamber of Commerce - Limoges - Série B

This 1 Franc banknote, issued by the Limoges Chamber of Commerce, dates from 1914. It is a type of paper money issued in times of crisis, during the First World War, by organizations other than the Banque de France to compensate for the lack of liquidity.

The banknote features a dark green frame that stands out against a beige background. Two handwritten signatures authenticate the banknote, complemented by a unique identification number printed in black. The series letter, also in black, is positioned in the upper right corner of the banknote.

The watermark integrated into the paper represents bees, a security detail designed to prevent counterfeiting. The mention of reimbursement, set for October 1, 1919, indicates the date on which the banknote could be exchanged for fiat currency.

The banknote is printed in dark blue and beige, creating a visual contrast. The mention "IMP. P. DUMONT A LIMOGES" appears in the lower right, identifying the local printer. The mention "LIMOGES HAUTE-VIENNE" specifies the geographical location of the issue.

This banknote belongs to series B and bears the number 83883. This information makes it possible to precisely identify this banknote within all the issues of the Limoges Chamber of Commerce.