Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Belfort - Série AL 137 - 04-11-1918

This 1 franc note was issued by the Belfort Chamber of Commerce in France, following a deliberation on November 4, 1918. It is an emergency banknote, issued in a specific economic context related to the First World War.

On the obverse, the note displays the face value "1F" in the upper left and lower right corners. The mention "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BELFORT" is clearly indicated, followed by the deliberation date "DELIBERATION DU 4 NOVEMBRE 1918". The face value "UN FRANC" is repeated in the center. The words "REPUBLIQUE FRANÇAISE", accompanied by the motto "LIBERTE?EGALITE?FRATERNITE", testify to the note's affiliation with the French State. The serial number "SERIE AL 137" and a control number "23.252" are also present. The printer's mention "IMP. B. ARNAUD-LYON-PARIS" appears at the bottom.

On the reverse, the note bears the mention "1F" in the upper left and lower right corners. The inscription "CIRCULATION LÉGALE DANS TOUTE L'ALSACE-LORRAINE" indicates the geographical area where the note was legal tender. The value "1 FRANC" is repeated, followed by a mention informing that the counter-value of the bonds is deposited in the Treasury. The reimbursement terms are specified, indicating that the reimbursement takes place at the public funds in the constituency of the Belfort Chamber of Commerce and that it had to be presented before November 5, 1923, unless a prolongation decision was made. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President complete the reverse.

The printer of this note was B. Arnaud, an establishment based in Villeurbanne, France, active from 1898 to 1990.