Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de commerce - Bar-le-Duc - 1917

Remarks:

This banknote from the Bar-le-Duc Chamber of Commerce, dating from 1917, represents a denomination of one franc. It is a type of monetary product issued in France during a specific period.

The obverse of the banknote features inscriptions in Latin. One can clearly read "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BAR-LE-DUC" in capital letters, highlighting the issuing institution. The face value, "UN FRANC", is also prominently indicated. The mentions "Le Trésorier" (The Treasurer) and "Le Président" (The President) appear, followed by a specific serial number, here "N°450.321". The inscription "NANCY-PARIS BERGER-LEVRAULT" reveals the name of the printer and its locations.

The reverse of the banknote also bears inscriptions in Latin. A text specifies that "La présente coupure fait partie de l'émission du 1er septembre 1917 dont la contre-valeur est déposée au Trésor Public." (This note is part of the issue of September 1, 1917, the equivalent value of which is deposited with the Public Treasury.) It is also stipulated that "Son remboursement aura lieu aux Caisses publiques du département de la Meuse à toute époque et au plus tard le 1er septembre 1922." (Its reimbursement will take place at the public funds of the Meuse department at any time and no later than September 1, 1922.) This mention indicates the conditions and period of validity of the note for its reimbursement.

The banknote incorporates a watermark representing bees, a security detail intended to prevent counterfeiting. The printer, Berger-Levrault, based in Nancy, is clearly identified, highlighting the origin and manufacture of the note.