Banknote France 1 Franc - Chambre de Commerce - Bordeaux - 1920 - Série 202

This 50 centime note was issued by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce in 1920. It is part of Series 77. The front of the note features the inscription "CHAMBRE DE COMMERCE DE BORDEAUX" in capital letters, indicating the issuing body. Below, the face value "CINQUANTE CENTIMES" is clearly mentioned. The signatures of the Treasurer and the President of the Chamber of Commerce also appear on the front, attesting to the authenticity of the note. The mention "Série 77" identifies the emission series. The name of the printer, "IMP. GOUNOUILHOU BORDEAUX", is printed at the bottom of the front.

The back of the note displays the value "50" in numbers, followed by "CENTIMES" in letters. An important statement specifies the terms of reimbursement: "Emission en 1920 en bons remboursables en toute époque mais avant le 31 décembre 1925, dans toutes les caisses publiques de la circonscription et à la Banque de France à Bordeaux." This inscription indicates that the note was redeemable until a specific deadline in local public funds and at the Banque de France in Bordeaux.

The watermark of the note represents bees, a motif potentially linked to the economic and industrial activity of the Bordeaux region. The note was printed by Imprimerie G. Gounouilhou, located in Bordeaux, France. The script used on the note is in Latin.